Visarwadi - Nawapur, Nandurbar
Visarwadi is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Visarwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Visarwadi is 525919. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Visarwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Visarwadi
As per Census 2011, Visarwadi village has a total population of 6,179 people, consisting of 3,125 males and 3,054 females. The village has 1,223 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 694 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,339 literate and 1,840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,367 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Visarwadi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,179 | 3,125 | 3,054 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 694 | 366 | 328 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 279 | 138 | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,367 | 1,168 | 1,199 |
| Literate Population | 4,339 | 2,318 | 2,021 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,840 | 807 | 1,033 |
Nearby Villages of Visarwadi
Visarwadi 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Balaamrai | South | 1.59 km |
| Bhardu | North | 2.36 km |
| Bandharpada | East | 2.54 km |
| Gangapur | South-West | 2.87 km |
| Vrhadipada | West | 2.87 km |
| Kelpada | North-West | 3.74 km |
| Nanagipada | South-East | 3.80 km |
| Anthipada | South-West | 3.97 km |
| Keli | North-East | 3.98 km |
| Mahalkadu | North | 4.55 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Visarwadi
Visarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Visarwadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Visarwadi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Visarwadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Visarwadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Visarwadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Visarwadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Visarwadi
Where is Visarwadi located?
Visarwadi village is located in Nawapur Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Visarwadi?
Visarwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Visarwadi?
The pincode of Visarwadi is 425426.
What is the population of Visarwadi?
Visarwadi has a total population of 6,179, including 3,125 males and 3,054 females.
How many households are there in Visarwadi?
There are 1,223 households in Visarwadi.
What is the literacy rate in Visarwadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visarwadi is 70.22%. Male literacy is 74.18% and female literacy is 66.18%.