Nivasar - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Nivasar is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nivsar serves as the Village Panchayat for Nivasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivasar is 565873. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.71 hectares and falls under the 415803 pincode. Lanja is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Nivasar 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 Nivasar

According to the 2011 Census, Nivasar village had a total population of 1,272 people, including 572 males and 700 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.16%, with male literacy at 90.61% and female literacy at 73.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Nivasar

Nivasar 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 Nivasar

Nivasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanja to Nivasar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Nivasar is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nivasar

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

Health Facilities in Nivasar

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

FAQs about Nivasar