Adavali - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Adavali is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Adavli serves as the Village Panchayat for Adavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adavali is 565970. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.36 hectares and falls under the 415802 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Adavali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Adavali

According to the 2011 Census, Adavali village had a total population of 1,010 people, including 452 males and 558 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,235 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 60.27%.

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

Nearby Villages of Adavali

Adavali 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 Adavali

Public transport in the Adavali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Adavali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Adavali is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adavali

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

Health Facilities in Adavali

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

FAQs about Adavali