Ghavaliwadi - Ratnagiri

Ghavaliwadi is a village situated in the Ratnagiri tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Ratnagiri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Panval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghavaliwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghavaliwadi is 565576. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 415612 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghavaliwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ratnagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghavaliwadi

As per Census 2011, Ghavaliwadi village has a total population of 1,152 people, consisting of 572 males and 580 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 832 literate and 320 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghavaliwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghavaliwadi

Ghavaliwadi 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 Ghavaliwadi

Ghavaliwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratnagiri, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Ghavaliwadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghavaliwadi

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

Health Facilities in Ghavaliwadi

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

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