Gonavali - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Gonavali is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pomendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonavali is 565407. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 415724 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Gonavali 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 Gonavali

According to the 2011 Census, Gonavali village had a total population of 315 people, including 134 males and 181 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,351 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 84.13% and female literacy at 59.65%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonavali

Gonavali 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 Gonavali

Gonavali 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 Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Gonavali is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gonavali is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonavali

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

Health Facilities in Gonavali

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

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