Shirambavali - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Shirambavali is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Anjanari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirambavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirambavali is 565875. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.54 hectares and falls under the 415803 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Shirambavali 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 Shirambavali

As per Census 2011, Shirambavali village has a total population of 215 people, consisting of 97 males and 118 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,216 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 53 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21597118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21129
Literate Population1627983
Illiterate Population531835

Nearby Villages of Shirambavali

Shirambavali 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)
NandivaliWest1.32 km
GhativaleEast2.01 km
KangavaliSouth-East2.65 km
AnjanariWest2.76 km
NanijNorth2.79 km
VeralSouth2.93 km
MuslimgaonSouth-West3.19 km
KaranjariNorth-East3.54 km
ChorvaneNorth3.71 km
PadyarSouth-West4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shirambavali

Shirambavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Shirambavali is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirambavali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shirambavali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shirambavali

Where is Shirambavali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Shirambavali?

The Gram Panchayat of Shirambavali is Anjanari.

What is the pincode of Shirambavali?

The pincode of Shirambavali is 415803.

What is the population of Shirambavali?

Shirambavali has a total population of 215, including 97 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Shirambavali?

There are 61 households in Shirambavali.

What is the literacy rate in Shirambavali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shirambavali is 75.35%. Male literacy is 81.44% and female literacy is 70.34%.