Dale - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Dale is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dale is 566041. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.98 hectares and falls under the 415805 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dale 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 Dale

According to the 2011 Census, Dale village had a total population of 611 people, including 277 males and 334 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.09%, with male literacy at 90.69% and female literacy at 69.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Dale

Dale 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 Dale

Dale 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 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Dale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dale is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dale

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

Health Facilities in Dale

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

FAQs about Dale