Janashi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Janashi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Niveli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janashi is 566054. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.72 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Janashi 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 Janashi

As per Census 2011, Janashi village has a total population of 348 people, consisting of 150 males and 198 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,320 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 104 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Janashi

Janashi 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 Janashi

Janashi 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 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Janashi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Janashi is about 60 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 Janashi

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

Health Facilities in Janashi

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

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