Girye - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Girye is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Girye village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girye is 566236. The village covers a total geographical area of 1027 hectares and falls under the 416806 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Girye

According to the 2011 Census, Girye village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,205 males and 1,252 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.24%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 83.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Girye

Girye 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 Girye

Girye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Girye is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Girye is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girye

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

Health Facilities in Girye

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

FAQs about Girye