Urphi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Urphi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Phansu serves as the Village Panchayat for Urphi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urphi is 564954. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.32 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Urphi 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 Urphi

According to the 2011 Census, Urphi village had a total population of 474 people, including 196 males and 278 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,418 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.28%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 57.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Urphi

Urphi 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 Urphi

Urphi 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 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Urphi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Urphi 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 Urphi

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

Health Facilities in Urphi

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

FAQs about Urphi