Niveli - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Niveli is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Niveli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niveli is 566061. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Niveli 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 Niveli

As per Census 2011, Niveli village has a total population of 177 people, consisting of 79 males and 98 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,240 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 135 literate and 42 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Niveli

Niveli 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 Niveli

Niveli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Niveli is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Niveli is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niveli

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

Health Facilities in Niveli

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

FAQs about Niveli