Urphi Village Overview
Urphi is a village in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 40 km from Dapoli Camp tehsil headquarters and around 180 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Phansu is the Gram Panchayat for Urphi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Urphi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urphi is 564954. The village covers a geographical area of 341.32 hectares and has a pincode of 415711. 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 of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Urphi
Population & Demographics of Urphi
This section provides population and demographic details of Urphi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 474 | 196 | 278 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 285 | 137 | 148 |
| Illiterate Population | 189 | 59 | 130 |
Key population details of Urphi village are given below:
- Urphi village is a small village with a total population of around 474, including approximately 196 males and 278 females, with a sex ratio of 1418 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Urphi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.13%.
- There are around 128 households in Urphi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Urphi
Transport facilities help residents of Urphi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Urphi
The following villages are located close to Urphi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Urphi
- Where is Urphi located?
- Urphi village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Urphi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Urphi is Phansu (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Urphi?
- The pincode of Urphi is 415711.
- What is the population of Urphi?
- Urphi has a total population of 474, including 196 males and 278 females.
- How many households are there in Urphi?
- There are 128 households in Urphi.
- What is the literacy rate in Urphi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urphi is 60.13%. Male literacy is 69.90% and female literacy is 53.24%.