Valye - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Valye 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 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Walye serves as the Gram Panchayat for Valye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valye is 566117. The village covers a total geographical area of 877 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Valye 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 Valye

According to the 2011 Census, Valye village had a total population of 521 people, including 238 males and 283 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 62.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Valye

Valye 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 Valye

Valye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Valye is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Valye is about 90 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 Valye

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

Health Facilities in Valye

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

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