Vilye - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Vilye 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 82 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Veelye serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vilye village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vilye is 566086. The village covers a total geographical area of 1539.89 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Vilye 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 Vilye

According to the 2011 Census, Vilye village had a total population of 947 people, including 443 males and 504 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 75.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Vilye

Vilye 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 Vilye

Vilye 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 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Vilye is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vilye is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vilye

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

Health Facilities in Vilye

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

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