Nivoshi - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Nivoshi is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palshet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nivoshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivoshi is 565405. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.09 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Nivoshi 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 Nivoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Nivoshi village had a total population of 430 people, including 180 males and 250 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,389 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.51%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 56.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Nivoshi

Nivoshi 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 Nivoshi

Public transport in the Nivoshi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Nivoshi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Nivoshi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nivoshi

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

Health Facilities in Nivoshi

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

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