Gavatale - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Gavatale is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Redi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavatale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavatale is 566714. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.31 hectares and falls under the 416517 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gavatale

According to the 2011 Census, Gavatale village had a total population of 773 people, including 410 males and 363 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.00%, with male literacy at 92.51% and female literacy at 82.82%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavatale

Gavatale 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 Gavatale

Gavatale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Gavatale is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gavatale is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavatale

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

Health Facilities in Gavatale

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

FAQs about Gavatale