Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Veldur serves as the Village Panchayat for Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur is 565360. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur 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 Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur

According to the 2011 Census, Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur village had a total population of 1,480 people, including 743 males and 737 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 91.47% and female literacy at 74.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur

Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur 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 Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur

Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur 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 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur 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 Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur

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

Health Facilities in Gharatwadi Tarf Veldur

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

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