Jawale - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Jawale is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 205 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Javale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawale is 564732. The village covers a total geographical area of 327.5 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Jawale 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 Jawale

As per Census 2011, Jawale village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 194 males and 311 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 1,603 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jawale

Jawale 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 Jawale

Public transport in the Jawale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Jawale is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jawale is about 205 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawale

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

Health Facilities in Jawale

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

FAQs about Jawale