Guravwadi - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Guravwadi 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guravwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guravwadi is 565915. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Guravwadi 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 Guravwadi

As per Census 2011, Guravwadi village has a total population of 187 people, consisting of 84 males and 103 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,226 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 130 literate and 57 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Guravwadi

Guravwadi 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 Guravwadi

Guravwadi 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 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Guravwadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Guravwadi 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 Guravwadi

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

Health Facilities in Guravwadi

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

FAQs about Guravwadi