Asgoli - Guhagar, Ratnagiri
Asgoli is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Asgoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Asgoli is 565395. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.39 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Asgoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Asgoli
As per Census 2011, Asgoli village has a total population of 2,167 people, consisting of 963 males and 1,204 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asgoli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,167 | 963 | 1,204 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 238 | 121 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,530 | 755 | 775 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 208 | 429 |
Nearby Villages of Asgoli
Asgoli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Asgoli
Asgoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Asgoli is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Asgoli is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Asgoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Asgoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Asgoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Asgoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Asgoli
Where is Asgoli located?
Asgoli village is located in Guhagar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Asgoli?
Asgoli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Asgoli?
The pincode of Asgoli is 415703.
What is the population of Asgoli?
Asgoli has a total population of 2,167, including 963 males and 1,204 females.
How many households are there in Asgoli?
There are 537 households in Asgoli.
What is the literacy rate in Asgoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Asgoli is 70.60%. Male literacy is 78.40% and female literacy is 64.37%.