Kelvali - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kelvali is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Salape serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelvali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelvali is 565972. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 415802 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kelvali 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 Kelvali

As per Census 2011, Kelvali village has a total population of 556 people, consisting of 250 males and 306 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,224 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 162 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelvali

Kelvali 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 Kelvali

Kelvali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kelvali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kelvali is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelvali

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

Health Facilities in Kelvali

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

FAQs about Kelvali