Pavnal - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Pavnal is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Karanjali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pavnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pavnal is 564960. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.3 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Pavnal 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 Pavnal

As per Census 2011, Pavnal village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 232 males and 289 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,245 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 118 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pavnal

Pavnal 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 Pavnal

Public transport in the Pavnal 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 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Pavnal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pavnal is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pavnal

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

Health Facilities in Pavnal

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

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