Solye - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Solye is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Hasol T Saundal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solye is 566096. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Solye 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 Solye

According to the 2011 Census, Solye village had a total population of 636 people, including 300 males and 336 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 66.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Solye

Solye 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 Solye

Public transport in the Solye 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 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Solye is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Solye is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solye

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

Health Facilities in Solye

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

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