Visharantinagar - Dapoli, Ratnagiri
Visharantinagar 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 156 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Visapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Visharantinagar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Visharantinagar is 564858. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 415716 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Visharantinagar 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 Visharantinagar
As per Census 2011, Visharantinagar village has a total population of 456 people, consisting of 209 males and 247 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,181 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Visharantinagar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 456 | 209 | 247 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 44 | 22 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 65 | 31 | 34 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 295 | 152 | 143 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 57 | 104 |
Nearby Villages of Visharantinagar
Visharantinagar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Samsher Ali Nagar | South-West | 1.46 km |
| Visapur | West | 1.51 km |
| Shirsadi | North-East | 1.61 km |
| Chinchali | South | 2.20 km |
| Bhatghar | North-West | 2.65 km |
| Dr.iqubalnagar | North-West | 2.86 km |
| Soveli | North | 2.97 km |
| Shirkhal | South | 3.92 km |
| Shirsoli | West | 3.98 km |
| Bholavali | North-East | 4.06 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Visharantinagar
Visharantinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Visharantinagar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Visharantinagar is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Visharantinagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Visharantinagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Visharantinagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Visharantinagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Visharantinagar
Where is Visharantinagar located?
Visharantinagar village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Visharantinagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Visharantinagar is Visapur.
What is the pincode of Visharantinagar?
The pincode of Visharantinagar is 415716.
What is the population of Visharantinagar?
Visharantinagar has a total population of 456, including 209 males and 247 females.
How many households are there in Visharantinagar?
There are 124 households in Visharantinagar.
What is the literacy rate in Visharantinagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visharantinagar is 64.69%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 57.89%.