Tulsavade - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Tulsavade 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 Tulsavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulsavade is 566197. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.29 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tulsavade 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 Tulsavade

As per Census 2011, Tulsavade village has a total population of 1,040 people, consisting of 452 males and 588 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,300 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 684 literate and 356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulsavade

Tulsavade 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 Tulsavade

Public transport in the Tulsavade 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 52.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Tulsavade

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

FAQs about Tulsavade