Velas - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Velas is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 211 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Velas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velas is 564746. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

Velas 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 Velas

According to the 2011 Census, Velas village had a total population of 582 people, including 306 males and 276 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 89.89% and female literacy at 78.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Velas

Velas 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 Velas

Velas 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 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Velas is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Velas 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 Velas

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

Health Facilities in Velas

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

FAQs about Velas