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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Name village had a total population of 670 people, including 303 males and 367 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,211 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.94%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 52.24%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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