Vilavade - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Vilavade is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vilavde serves as the Village Panchayat for Vilavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vilavade is 565982. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Vilavade 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 Vilavade

According to the 2011 Census, Vilavade village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 512 males and 579 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 94.09% and female literacy at 73.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Vilavade

Vilavade 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 Vilavade

Vilavade 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 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Vilavade is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vilavade is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vilavade

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

Health Facilities in Vilavade

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

FAQs about Vilavade