Solivade - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Solivade 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. Tulasavade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solivade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solivade is 566198. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.15 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Solivade 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 Solivade

As per Census 2011, Solivade village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 132 males and 160 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,212 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 103 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Solivade

Solivade 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 Solivade

Public transport in the Solivade 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 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Solivade is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Solivade 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 Solivade

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

Health Facilities in Solivade

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

FAQs about Solivade