Asond - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Asond is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 184 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Asond village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asond is 564953. The village covers a total geographical area of 745 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Asond village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asond

According to the 2011 Census, Asond village had a total population of 1,493 people, including 722 males and 771 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.01%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 72.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Asond

Asond is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Asond

Asond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Asond is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Asond is about 184 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asond

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asond village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Asond

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asond village are given below:

FAQs about Asond