Javade - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Javade is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 57 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Javade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Javade is 565937. The village covers a total geographical area of 577.53 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Javade 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 Javade

According to the 2011 Census, Javade village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 472 males and 631 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 1,337 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.12%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 66.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Javade

Javade 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 Javade

Javade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Javade is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Javade is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Javade

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

Health Facilities in Javade

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

FAQs about Javade