Devrukh, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Geographical & Postal Information
Devrukh is a picturesque town situated within the Sangameshwar Taluka of the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is geographically circumscribed by several neighbouring villages, specifically Ozare Khurd, Talavade Tarf Devrukh, Harpude, Muradpur, Karambele Tarf Devale, Kankadi, Meghi, Patgaon, and Sadavali.
The town's postal code, interchangeably referred to as a PIN (Postal Index Number) or ZIP code, is 415804. Postal services are administered through the Devrukh Sub-Post Office, which functions as the local delivery office under the broader jurisdiction of the Ratnagiri Head Post Office.
Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
The venerated village deity of Devrukh is Soljai Devi. The town boasts a rich tapestry of spiritual sites and temples, which are integral to the local culture. These encompass:
- Soljai Devi Temple: The primary shrine dedicated to the presiding village deity.
- Vadeshwar Temple: A prominent and revered local spiritual site.
- Bhavani Harihareshwar Temple: An important religious institution within the town.
- Dwibhuj Ganesh Temple of Varachi Ali: A notable local shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
- Nilkantheshwar Temple of Varachi Ali: A significant temple located in the Varachi Ali area.
- Datta Temple: Situated at the Devrukh State Transport (ST) Depot.
- Vitthal Temple: Located in Madhali Ali.
- Hanuman Temples: The town features several prominent shrines dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located near the Rural Hospital, on the Sakharpa-Devrukh Road, and within Parshram Wadi, respectively.
- Mahapurush Temple: Positioned in close proximity to the Devrukh Police Station.
- Siddhivinayak Temple: Situated discreetly behind the Athalye Sapre Pitre (ASP) College.
Civic, Administrative & Political Infrastructure
| Administrative Category | Designation / Details |
|---|---|
| Civic Body | Nagar Panchayat, Devrukh |
| Nagar Panchayat President | Mrs Mrunal Abhijit Shetye |
| Nagar Panchayat Deputy President | Mr Vaibhav Pawar |
| Panchayat Samiti | Sangameshwar (Devrukh) |
| District Council (Zilla Parishad) | Ratnagiri |
| Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) Constituency | Chiplun - Sangameshwar |
| Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) | Shekhar Govindrao Nikam |
| Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) Constituency | Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg |
| Member of Parliament (MP) | Narayan Tatu Rane |
| Law Enforcement | Devrukh Police Station |
| Healthcare | Devrukh Rural Hospital |
| Nearest Railway Access | Sangameshwar Road Railway Station |
Banking & Financial Institutions
Devrukh is remarkably well-served by a robust financial infrastructure, offering an extensive array of commercial and cooperative banking institutions to its populace. These include:
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Bank of India (BOI)
- Bank of Maharashtra
- IDBI Bank
- HDFC Bank
- Janata Sahakari Bank
- Ratnagiri District Central Co-operative (RDDC) Bank
- Malkapur Urban Co-Operative Credit Society
- Apna Sahakari Bank
- Lokmanya Multi-Purpose Co-Op Society Ltd.
- Swami Swarupanand Sahakari Patsanshta
Distances & Commuting Routes
Below is a meticulously collated directory charting the distances from various prominent towns and cities to Devrukh, alongside their respective transit routes.
| Origin | Distance | Designated Route |
|---|---|---|
| Sakharpa | 16 kilometres | via Morde – Vanzole – Soljai Devi Temple |
| Sangameshwar | 21 kilometres | via Lovale – Karambele Tarf Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Sangameshwar | 22 kilometres | via Lovale – Sonavade – Vighravali – Ozare Khurd |
| Lanja | 43 kilometres | via Dabhole – Kondgaon – Morde – Vanzole – Soljai Devi Temple |
| Rajapur | 67 kilometres | via Lanja – Dabhole – Kondgaon – Morde – Vanzole – Soljai Devi Temple |
| Rajapur | 67 kilometres | via Oni – Watul – Waked – Dabhole – Kondgaon – Morde – Vanzole – Soljai Devi Temple |
| Chiplun | 64 kilometres | via Sawarde – Aravali – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Guhagar | 97 kilometres | via Shrungartali – Marg Tamhane – Ganesh Khind – Sawarde – Aravali – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Guhagar | 101 kilometres | via Shrungartali – Kotluk – Abloli – Bhatgaon Bridge – Vandri – Talekante – Pangari – Tulsani – Nive Budruk – Ambav – Patgaon |
| Guhagar | 102 kilometres | via Palshet – Hedavi – Jaigad – Jakadevi – Nivali – Talekante – Pangari – Tulsani – Nive Budruk – Ambav – Patgaon |
| Khed | 96 kilometres | via Pedhe Parshuram – Chiplun – Sawarde – Aravali – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Dapoli | 123 kilometres | via Vakavali – Khed – Pedhe Parshuram – Chiplun – Sawarde – Aravali – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Dapoli | 138 kilometres | via Nante – Dabhol – Palpene – Shrungartali – Abloli – Bhatgaon Bridge – Vandri – Talekante – Pangari – Tulsani – Nive Budruk – Ambav – Patgaon |
| Mandangad | 139 kilometres | via Palgad – Khed – Pedhe Parshuram – Chiplun – Sawarde – Aravali – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Ratnagiri | 44 kilometres | via Hathkhamba – Nivali – Pangari – Tulsani – Nive Budruk – Ambav – Patgaon |
| Pune | 271 kilometres | via Satara – Umbraj – Kokrud – Malkapur – Sakharpa – Morde – Vanzole – Soljai Devi Temple |
| Pune | 298 kilometres | via Satara – Umbraj – Patan – Koyananagar – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Mumbai | 332 kilometres | via Vashi – Juinagar – CBD Belapur – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Thane | 339 kilometres | via Airoli – Juinagar – CBD Belapur – Kalamboli Circle – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Thane | 335 kilometres | via Mumbra – Shilphata – Kalamboli Circle – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Bhandup | 339 kilometres | via Vashi – Juinagar – CBD Belapur – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Virar | 384 kilometres | via Varsova Bridge – Thane – Juinagar – CBD Belapur – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Nalasopara | 376 kilometres | via Varsova Bridge – Thane – Juinagar – CBD Belapur – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Kalyan | 331 kilometres | via Dombivli – Shilphata – Kalamboli Circle – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Dombivli | 326 kilometres | via Shilphata – Kamothe – Panvel – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
| Panvel | 297 kilometres | via Karnala – Pen – Mangaon – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Chiplun – Sawarde – Sangameshwar – Kosumb – Sadavali |
