Paratvali - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Paratvali is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Paratavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paratvali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paratvali is 566192. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.42 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Paratvali 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 Paratvali

As per Census 2011, Paratvali village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 129 males and 157 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,217 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paratvali

Paratvali 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 Paratvali

Paratvali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Paratvali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Paratvali is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paratvali

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

Health Facilities in Paratvali

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

FAQs about Paratvali