Borivale - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Borivale is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 57 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shiposhi serves as the Village Panchayat for Borivale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borivale is 565962. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.5 hectares and falls under the 415802 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Borivale 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 Borivale

According to the 2011 Census, Borivale village had a total population of 552 people, including 246 males and 306 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.90%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 53.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Borivale

Borivale 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 Borivale

Borivale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Borivale is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borivale

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

Health Facilities in Borivale

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

FAQs about Borivale