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

As per Census 2011, Kharavate village has a total population of 1,124 people, consisting of 473 males and 651 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,376 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 386 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,124473651
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924646
Literate Population738389349
Illiterate Population38684302

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NerakewadiSouth-East2.23 km
KondivaleNorth-East2.27 km
KelavadeSouth-West2.72 km
ShedekarwadiNorth-West2.76 km
KasarwadiNorth-East2.83 km
OniEast3.26 km
ChipatewadiNorth-West3.45 km
KalasavaliNorth-West3.45 km
Gothane DoniwadeSouth-East3.99 km
KodavaliSouth4.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs 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.

What is the pincode of Kharavate?

The pincode of Kharavate is 416705.

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%.