Oni - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Oni is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Oni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oni is 566181. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.13 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Oni 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 Oni

As per Census 2011, Oni village has a total population of 1,161 people, consisting of 565 males and 596 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 898 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,161565596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)936429
Scheduled Castes (SC)974156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population898457441
Illiterate Population263108155

Nearby Villages of Oni

Oni 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)
KasarwadiNorth-West1.40 km
KondivaleWest1.73 km
KondwadiSouth-East1.86 km
GorulewadiNorth-East2.53 km
KharavateWest3.26 km
NerakewadiSouth-West3.29 km
MandrulNorth3.58 km
ChikhalgaonSouth-East3.77 km
Gothane DoniwadeSouth4.29 km
WatulNorth-East4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oni

Oni 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 Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Oni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Oni is about 65 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 Oni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Oni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Oni

Where is Oni located?

Oni village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Oni?

Oni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Oni?

The pincode of Oni is 416705.

What is the population of Oni?

Oni has a total population of 1,161, including 565 males and 596 females.

How many households are there in Oni?

There are 278 households in Oni.

What is the literacy rate in Oni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oni is 77.35%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 73.99%.