Pophalwane - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Pophalwane is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pophalavne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pophalwane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pophalwane is 564957. The village covers a total geographical area of 800.84 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pophalwane 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 Pophalwane

As per Census 2011, Pophalwane village has a total population of 1,272 people, consisting of 545 males and 727 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 1,333 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 875 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pophalwane

Pophalwane 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 Pophalwane

Public transport in the Pophalwane 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 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Pophalwane is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pophalwane is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pophalwane

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

Health Facilities in Pophalwane

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

FAQs about Pophalwane