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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Govil village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 582 males and 689 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 850 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 289 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Govil are given below:

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