Shembavane - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Shembavane is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pangare Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shembavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shembavane is 566093. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.84 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shembavane 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 Shembavane

According to the 2011 Census, Shembavane village had a total population of 557 people, including 257 males and 300 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 60.14%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shembavane

Shembavane 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 Shembavane

Public transport in the Shembavane 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 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Shembavane is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shembavane is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shembavane

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

Health Facilities in Shembavane

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

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