Gavrai - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Gavrai is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Panhalekazi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavrai is 564914. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.64 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gavrai 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 Gavrai

As per Census 2011, Gavrai village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 168 males and 274 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,630 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 172 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gavrai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gavrai

Gavrai 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 Gavrai

Gavrai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Gavrai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gavrai 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 Gavrai

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

Health Facilities in Gavrai

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

FAQs about Gavrai