Name - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Name is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Name village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Name is 565973. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.79 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Name 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 Name

As per Census 2011, Name village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 303 males and 367 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,211 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 372 literate and 298 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population670303367
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794732
Literate Population372197175
Illiterate Population298106192

Nearby Villages of Name

Name 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaluSouth-West0.14 km
KolhewadiWest2.56 km
ChinchurtiNorth-East2.74 km
BankhorSouth2.80 km
KelvaliNorth-West3.41 km
PrabhanvalliSouth3.80 km
MachalNorth-East4.47 km
Budhawadi Tarf SalpeNorth-West4.50 km
DaphalewadiNorth4.56 km
GuravwadiSouth-West5.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Name

Name is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Name is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Name is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Name

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Name

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Name

Where is Name located?

Name village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Name?

The Gram Panchayat of Name is Palu.

What is the pincode of Name?

The pincode of Name is 416701.

What is the population of Name?

Name has a total population of 670, including 303 males and 367 females.

How many households are there in Name?

There are 170 households in Name.

What is the literacy rate in Name?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Name is 55.52%. Male literacy is 65.02% and female literacy is 47.68%.