Gothane Doniwade - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Gothane Doniwade is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gothane-donivade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothane Doniwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothane Doniwade is 566189. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.12 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gothane Doniwade 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 Gothane Doniwade

As per Census 2011, Gothane Doniwade village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 276 males and 372 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 1,347 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gothane Doniwade are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gothane Doniwade

Gothane Doniwade 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 Gothane Doniwade

Gothane Doniwade 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Gothane Doniwade is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gothane Doniwade is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothane Doniwade

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

Health Facilities in Gothane Doniwade

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

FAQs about Gothane Doniwade