Kodavali - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kodavali is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kodavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodavali is 566142. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.38 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kodavali 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 Kodavali

According to the 2011 Census, Kodavali village had a total population of 1,412 people, including 726 males and 686 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.48%, with male literacy at 94.33% and female literacy at 84.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodavali

Kodavali 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 Kodavali

Kodavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kodavali is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kodavali is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodavali

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

Health Facilities in Kodavali

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

FAQs about Kodavali