Valye

Valye is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Walye is the gram panchayat of Valye village.

Here you can discover what makes Valye unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Valye’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Valye

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Valye is 566117. The village spans a total geographical area of 877 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416702. Rajapur is nearest town to Valye village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Valye village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Valye

Population of Valye

According to the 2011 Census, Valye has a total population of about 521, with approximately 238 males and 283 females. The sex ratio is around 1189 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.83%, with male literacy at about 78.15% and female literacy near 55.48%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Valye's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Valye

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Valye. As per the 2011 stats, Valye had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Valye

Knowing the nearby villages of Valye helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Valye.

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