Zarye - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Zarye is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Zarye village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zarye is 566200. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.27 hectares and falls under the 415643 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Zarye 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 Zarye

According to the 2011 Census, Zarye village had a total population of 390 people, including 183 males and 207 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.87%, with male literacy at 91.62% and female literacy at 65.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Zarye

Zarye 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 Zarye

Public transport in the Zarye is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Zarye is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Zarye is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zarye

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

Health Facilities in Zarye

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

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