Yelawan - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Yelawan is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Yelavan serves as the Village Panchayat for Yelawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelawan is 566171. The village covers a total geographical area of 791 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Yelawan 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 Yelawan

According to the 2011 Census, Yelawan village had a total population of 700 people, including 324 males and 376 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 87.84% and female literacy at 75.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelawan

Yelawan 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 Yelawan

Yelawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Yelawan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Yelawan is about 80 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 Yelawan

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

Health Facilities in Yelawan

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

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