Shiravali - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Shiravali is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shiravli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiravali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiravali is 565985. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shiravali 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 Shiravali

As per Census 2011, Shiravali village has a total population of 368 people, consisting of 161 males and 207 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,285 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 154 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiravali

Shiravali 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 Shiravali

Shiravali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Shiravali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shiravali is about 64 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 Shiravali

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

Health Facilities in Shiravali

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

FAQs about Shiravali