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

According to the 2011 Census, Valote village had a total population of 850 people, including 360 males and 490 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,361 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.14%, with male literacy at 96.49% and female literacy at 85.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

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