Awashi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Awashi 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 186 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Awashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awashi is 564849. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.64 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Awashi 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 Awashi

According to the 2011 Census, Awashi village had a total population of 509 people, including 238 males and 271 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.00%, with male literacy at 92.69% and female literacy at 63.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Awashi

Awashi 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 Awashi

Public transport in the Awashi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Awashi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Awashi is about 186 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 Awashi

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

Health Facilities in Awashi

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

FAQs about Awashi