Naravan - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Naravan is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Narvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naravan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naravan is 565437. The village covers a total geographical area of 962 hectares and falls under the 415728 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Naravan 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 Naravan

According to the 2011 Census, Naravan village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 792 males and 1,065 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 1,345 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 86.97% and female literacy at 66.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Naravan

Naravan 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 Naravan

Naravan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Naravan is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Naravan is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naravan

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

Health Facilities in Naravan

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

FAQs about Naravan