Golavali - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Golavali is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Golavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golavali is 565711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1079.43 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Golavali 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 Golavali

As per Census 2011, Golavali village has a total population of 1,813 people, consisting of 799 males and 1,014 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 1,269 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Golavali

Golavali 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 Golavali

Golavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Golavali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Golavali is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golavali

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

Health Facilities in Golavali

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

FAQs about Golavali