Shembavane - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Shembavane is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shembavne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shembavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shembavane is 565709. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.62 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Shembavane 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 Shembavane

As per Census 2011, Shembavane village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 509 males and 583 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,145 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 434 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shembavane

Shembavane 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 Shembavane

Shembavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Shembavane is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shembavane is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shembavane

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

Health Facilities in Shembavane

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

FAQs about Shembavane