Ajivali - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Ajivali is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ajivali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajivali is 566233. The village covers a total geographical area of 1278.19 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Ajivali 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 Ajivali

As per Census 2011, Ajivali village has a total population of 1,225 people, consisting of 554 males and 671 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 1,211 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 306 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,225554671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085553
Literate Population919485434
Illiterate Population30669237

Nearby Villages of Ajivali

Ajivali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatadeNorth-West2.40 km
SavadavNorth2.87 km
MandavkarwadiEast2.92 km
MandavkarwadiEast2.92 km
JawaletharWest3.04 km
MangavaliSouth3.09 km
NerleNorth-East3.84 km
VengasarSouth-West3.87 km
UpaleEast4.14 km
HetSouth-East4.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajivali

Ajivali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Ajivali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ajivali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajivali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ajivali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ajivali

Where is Ajivali located?

Ajivali village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ajivali?

Ajivali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajivali?

The pincode of Ajivali is 416704.

What is the population of Ajivali?

Ajivali has a total population of 1,225, including 554 males and 671 females.

How many households are there in Ajivali?

There are 332 households in Ajivali.

What is the literacy rate in Ajivali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajivali is 75.02%. Male literacy is 87.55% and female literacy is 64.68%.