Dasur - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Dasur is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dasur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dasur is 566127. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.17 hectares and falls under the 416713 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dasur 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 Dasur

According to the 2011 Census, Dasur village had a total population of 268 people, including 124 males and 144 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 92.37% and female literacy at 65.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Dasur

Dasur 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 Dasur

Dasur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Dasur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dasur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dasur

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

Health Facilities in Dasur

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

FAQs about Dasur