Asawale - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Asawale is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 211 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sheegavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asawale is 564707. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.18 hectares and falls under the 415214 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Asawale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Asawale

As per Census 2011, Asawale village has a total population of 195 people, consisting of 82 males and 113 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,378 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 117 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Asawale

Asawale 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 Asawale

Public transport in the Asawale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Asawale is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Asawale is about 211 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asawale

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

Health Facilities in Asawale

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

FAQs about Asawale