Indavati - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Indavati is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Iandavati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Indavati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indavati is 565953. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.56 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Indavati 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 Indavati

As per Census 2011, Indavati village has a total population of 1,019 people, consisting of 460 males and 559 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,215 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 716 literate and 303 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Indavati

Indavati 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 Indavati

Indavati 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 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Indavati is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Indavati is about 48 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 Indavati

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

Health Facilities in Indavati

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

FAQs about Indavati