Gaontale - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Gaontale is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gaontale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaontale is 564951. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.66 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Gaontale 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 Gaontale

According to the 2011 Census, Gaontale village had a total population of 681 people, including 327 males and 354 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.44%, with male literacy at 94.20% and female literacy at 79.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaontale

Gaontale 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 Gaontale

Public transport in the Gaontale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Gaontale is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gaontale is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaontale

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

Health Facilities in Gaontale

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

FAQs about Gaontale