Adavali - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Adavali is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Adavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adavali is 566194. The village covers a total geographical area of 684 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Adavali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Adavali

According to the 2011 Census, Adavali village had a total population of 440 people, including 201 males and 239 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.25%, with male literacy at 85.16% and female literacy at 59.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Adavali

Adavali 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 Adavali

Adavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Adavali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Adavali is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adavali

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

Health Facilities in Adavali

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

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