Sasale - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Sasale is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sasale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sasale is 566097. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.07 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sasale 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 Sasale

As per Census 2011, Sasale village has a total population of 721 people, consisting of 328 males and 393 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 1,198 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sasale

Sasale 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 Sasale

Public transport in the Sasale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Sasale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sasale is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sasale

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

Health Facilities in Sasale

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

FAQs about Sasale