Gavhe Village Overview
Gavhe is a village in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 6 km from Dapoli Camp tehsil headquarters and around 169 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gavhe village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gavhe village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavhe is 564888. The village covers a geographical area of 662.86 hectares. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Gavhe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gavhe
Population & Demographics of Gavhe
This section provides population and demographic details of Gavhe village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,417 | 671 | 746 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 139 | 77 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,077 | 560 | 517 |
| Illiterate Population | 340 | 111 | 229 |
Key population details of Gavhe village are given below:
- Gavhe village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,417, including approximately 671 males and 746 females, with a sex ratio of 1111 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Gavhe village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.01%.
- There are around 338 households in Gavhe village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gavhe
Transport facilities help residents of Gavhe village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gavhe
The following villages are located close to Gavhe and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gavhe
- Where is Gavhe located?
- Gavhe village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gavhe?
- Gavhe is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Gavhe?
- Gavhe has a total population of 1,417, including 671 males and 746 females.
- How many households are there in Gavhe?
- There are 338 households in Gavhe.
- What is the literacy rate in Gavhe?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gavhe is 76.01%. Male literacy is 83.46% and female literacy is 69.30%.