Kuveshi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kuveshi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kuweshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuveshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuveshi is 566047. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.7 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Kuveshi 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 Kuveshi

According to the 2011 Census, Kuveshi village had a total population of 737 people, including 347 males and 390 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 95.18% and female literacy at 74.86%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuveshi

Kuveshi 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 Kuveshi

Public transport in the Kuveshi 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 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kuveshi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kuveshi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuveshi

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

Health Facilities in Kuveshi

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

FAQs about Kuveshi