Kharavate Village Overview
Kharavate is a village in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 8 km from Rajapur tehsil headquarters and around 68 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kharvate is the Gram Panchayat for Kharavate village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kharavate village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharavate is 566135. The village covers a geographical area of 998.54 hectares and has a pincode of 416702. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Kharavate village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kharavate
Population & Demographics of Kharavate
This section provides population and demographic details of Kharavate village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,124 | 473 | 651 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 92 | 46 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 738 | 389 | 349 |
| Illiterate Population | 386 | 84 | 302 |
Key population details of Kharavate village are given below:
- Kharavate village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,124, including approximately 473 males and 651 females, with a sex ratio of 1376 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Kharavate village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.66%.
- There are around 326 households in Kharavate village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kharavate
Transport facilities help residents of Kharavate village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kharavate
The following villages are located close to Kharavate and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharavate
- Where is Kharavate located?
- Kharavate village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kharavate?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kharavate is Kharvate (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kharavate?
- The pincode of Kharavate is 416702.
- What is the population of Kharavate?
- Kharavate has a total population of 1,124, including 473 males and 651 females.
- How many households are there in Kharavate?
- There are 326 households in Kharavate.
- What is the literacy rate in Kharavate?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharavate is 65.66%. Male literacy is 82.24% and female literacy is 53.61%.