Govil - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Govil is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Govil village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govil is 565914. The village covers a total geographical area of 915 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Govil 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 Govil

According to the 2011 Census, Govil village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 582 males and 689 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 64.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Govil

Govil 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 Govil

Govil 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 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Govil is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Govil is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govil

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

Health Facilities in Govil

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

FAQs about Govil