Oshiwale - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Oshiwale is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Oshivale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oshiwale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oshiwale is 566217. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.28 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Oshiwale 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 Oshiwale

According to the 2011 Census, Oshiwale village had a total population of 435 people, including 176 males and 259 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,472 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 61.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Oshiwale

Oshiwale 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 Oshiwale

Public transport in the Oshiwale 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Oshiwale is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Oshiwale is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oshiwale

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

Health Facilities in Oshiwale

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

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