Valote - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Valote is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Valote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valote is 564786. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.17 hectares and falls under the 415202 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Valote 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 Valote

As per Census 2011, Valote village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 360 males and 490 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 1,361 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Valote

Valote 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 Valote

Valote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Valote is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Valote is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valote

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

Health Facilities in Valote

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

FAQs about Valote