Phansu - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Phansu is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Phansu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phansu is 564955. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.43 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Phansu 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 Phansu

According to the 2011 Census, Phansu village had a total population of 1,069 people, including 468 males and 601 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,284 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.10%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Phansu

Phansu 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 Phansu

Phansu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Phansu is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Phansu is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phansu

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

Health Facilities in Phansu

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

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