Kharavate - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kharavate is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kharvate serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharavate village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharavate is 566135. The village covers a total geographical area of 998.54 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharavate

According to the 2011 Census, Kharavate village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 473 males and 651 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,376 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.51%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 57.69%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharavate

Kharavate 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 Kharavate

Public transport in the Kharavate 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 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kharavate is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kharavate is about 68 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 Kharavate

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

Health Facilities in Kharavate

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

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