Padhawad - Sindkhede, Dhule

Padhawad is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Padhavad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padhawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padhawad is 526200. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.01 hectares and falls under the 425403 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Padhawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Padhawad

According to the 2011 Census, Padhawad village had a total population of 2,200 people, including 1,131 males and 1,069 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.74%, with male literacy at 89.65% and female literacy at 81.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Padhawad

Padhawad 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 Padhawad

Padhawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padse, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Padhawad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Padhawad is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padhawad

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

Health Facilities in Padhawad

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

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