Josoli - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Josoli is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Asoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Josoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Josoli is 566690. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.01 hectares and falls under the 416518 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Josoli 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 Josoli

According to the 2011 Census, Josoli village had a total population of 532 people, including 256 males and 276 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.10%, with male literacy at 93.22% and female literacy at 81.54%.

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

Nearby Villages of Josoli

Josoli 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 Josoli

Public transport in the Josoli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Josoli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Josoli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Josoli

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

Health Facilities in Josoli

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

FAQs about Josoli