Golavashi - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Golavashi is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Golavshi serves as the Village Panchayat for Golavashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golavashi is 565952. The village covers a total geographical area of 661 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Golavashi 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 Golavashi

According to the 2011 Census, Golavashi village had a total population of 879 people, including 396 males and 483 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,220 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.28%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 65.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Golavashi

Golavashi 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 Golavashi

Golavashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, 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 Rajapur to Golavashi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Golavashi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golavashi

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

Health Facilities in Golavashi

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

FAQs about Golavashi