Jawalethar - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Jawalethar is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Javalethar serves as the Village Panchayat for Jawalethar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawalethar is 566232. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.63 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Jawalethar 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 Jawalethar

According to the 2011 Census, Jawalethar village had a total population of 939 people, including 431 males and 508 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jawalethar

Jawalethar 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 Jawalethar

Jawalethar 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 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Jawalethar is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jawalethar is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawalethar

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

Health Facilities in Jawalethar

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

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