Shipole - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Shipole is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 69 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 195 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Umaroli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shipole village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shipole is 564736. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.7 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Shipole 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 Shipole

According to the 2011 Census, Shipole village had a total population of 358 people, including 157 males and 201 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,280 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.50%, with male literacy at 96.12% and female literacy at 81.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Shipole

Shipole 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 Shipole

Shipole is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Shipole is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shipole is about 195 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shipole

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

Health Facilities in Shipole

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

FAQs about Shipole