Aravali - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Aravali is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Aravali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aravali is 565677. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Aravali

As per Census 2011, Aravali village has a total population of 2,744 people, consisting of 1,284 males and 1,460 females. The village has 661 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,878 literate and 866 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Aravali

Aravali 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 Aravali

Aravali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Aravali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Aravali is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aravali

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

Health Facilities in Aravali

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

FAQs about Aravali