Gavane
Gavane is a village located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 43km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Gwane is the gram panchayat of Gavane village.
Gavane has its own place in the vibrant Ratnagiri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gavane
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gavane is 565899. The village spans a total geographical area of 1640 hectares. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Gavane village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gavane village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Gavane
Population of Gavane
Below is a concise population overview of Gavane as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 2,427 | 1,129 | 1,298 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 265 | 141 | 124 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 410 | 199 | 211 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 9 | 6 |
Literate Population | 1,720 | 869 | 851 |
Illiterate Population | 707 | 260 | 447 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gavane village:
- The total population of Gavane village is around 2,427, including approximately 1,129 males and 1,298 females, with a sex ratio of 1149 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 265 children aged 0–6 years in Gavane village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gavane village has 410 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 15 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gavane village is about 70.87%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 65.56%.
- There are around 565 households in Gavane village.
Connectivity of Gavane
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gavane. As per the 2011 stats, Gavane had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gavane
Knowing the nearby villages of Gavane helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gavane.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gavane
- Where is Gavane located?
- Gavane village is situated in Lanja Tehsil, within the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gavane?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gavane is Gwane (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Gavane as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gavane is 2,427, with 1,129 males and 1,298 females.
- How many households are there in Gavane as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gavane village has a total of 565 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gavane as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gavane is 70.87%. The male literacy rate is 76.97%, while the female literacy rate is 65.56%.