Soveli - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Soveli is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Soveli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soveli is 564852. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Soveli 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 Soveli

According to the 2011 Census, Soveli village had a total population of 867 people, including 430 males and 437 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 62.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Soveli

Soveli 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 Soveli

Soveli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Soveli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Soveli 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 Soveli

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

Health Facilities in Soveli

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

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