Gavane - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Gavane is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gwane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavane is 565899. The village covers a total geographical area of 1640 hectares and falls under the 416712 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gavane 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 Gavane

According to the 2011 Census, Gavane village had a total population of 2,427 people, including 1,129 males and 1,298 females, living in 565 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.56%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 72.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavane

Gavane 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 Gavane

Gavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Gavane 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 Gavane

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

Health Facilities in Gavane

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

FAQs about Gavane