Dhopave - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Dhopave is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhopawe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhopave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhopave is 565354. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Dhopave 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 Dhopave

As per Census 2011, Dhopave village has a total population of 775 people, consisting of 358 males and 417 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 548 literate and 227 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhopave are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhopave

Dhopave 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 Dhopave

Dhopave 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 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dhopave is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhopave is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhopave

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

Health Facilities in Dhopave

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

FAQs about Dhopave