Ratwad - Mangaon, Raigad

Ratwad is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Mangaon and around 60 km from Alibag. Ratwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratwad is 554610. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ratwad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrivardhan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratwad

According to the 2011 Census, Ratwad village had a total population of 590 people, including 284 males and 306 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.95%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 68.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Ratwad

Ratwad 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 Ratwad

Public transport in the Ratwad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Ratwad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ratwad is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratwad

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

Health Facilities in Ratwad

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

FAQs about Ratwad