Ozar - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Ozar is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ozare serves as the Village Panchayat for Ozar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ozar is 566170. The village covers a total geographical area of 1011.78 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Ozar 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 Ozar

According to the 2011 Census, Ozar village had a total population of 1,327 people, including 609 males and 718 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.37%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Ozar

Ozar 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 Ozar

Public transport in the Ozar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Ozar is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Ozar 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 Ozar

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

Health Facilities in Ozar

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

FAQs about Ozar