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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Adavali village has a total population of 1,010 people, consisting of 452 males and 558 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,234 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 369 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Adavali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,010452558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954847
Literate Population641333308
Illiterate Population369119250

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HasolSouth-East2.25 km
KurchumbNorth2.69 km
AsageSouth-West2.74 km
ShiposhiNorth-East3.20 km
TalavadeNorth-West3.50 km
BaingNorth-East3.55 km
GovilSouth-East4.13 km
YeravandeWest4.40 km
WadgaonSouth4.55 km
KheravseSouth5.03 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Adavali

Where is Adavali located?

Adavali village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Adavali?

The Gram Panchayat of Adavali is Adavli.

What is the pincode of Adavali?

The pincode of Adavali is 415802.

What is the population of Adavali?

Adavali has a total population of 1,010, including 452 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Adavali?

There are 253 households in Adavali.

What is the literacy rate in Adavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Adavali is 63.47%. Male literacy is 73.67% and female literacy is 55.20%.