Gorulewadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Gorulewadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Oni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorulewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorulewadi is 566173. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.2 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gorulewadi 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 Gorulewadi

As per Census 2011, Gorulewadi village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 220 males and 285 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,295 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 190 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorulewadi

Gorulewadi 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 Gorulewadi

Gorulewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Gorulewadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gorulewadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorulewadi

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

Health Facilities in Gorulewadi

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

FAQs about Gorulewadi