Devache Gothane - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Devache Gothane is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dewachegothane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Devache Gothane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devache Gothane is 566036. The village covers a total geographical area of 945 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Devache Gothane 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 Devache Gothane

According to the 2011 Census, Devache Gothane village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 413 males and 622 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,506 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.50%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 64.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Devache Gothane

Devache Gothane 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 Devache Gothane

Devache Gothane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Devache Gothane is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Devache Gothane is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devache Gothane

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

Health Facilities in Devache Gothane

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

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