Velamb - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Velamb is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Velamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velamb is 565417. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.89 hectares and falls under the 415724 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Velamb 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 Velamb

According to the 2011 Census, Velamb village had a total population of 1,712 people, including 809 males and 903 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 93.12% and female literacy at 72.56%.

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

Nearby Villages of Velamb

Velamb 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 Velamb

Velamb 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 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Velamb is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Velamb is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velamb

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

Health Facilities in Velamb

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

FAQs about Velamb