Ranwad - Uran, Raigad

Ranwad is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Kegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranwad is 553301. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 400702 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Ranwad

According to the 2011 Census, Ranwad village had a total population of 1,885 people, including 975 males and 910 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.75%, with male literacy at 95.46% and female literacy at 89.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranwad

Ranwad 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 Ranwad

Ranwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mumbai Cst, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Ranwad is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Ranwad 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 Ranwad

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

Health Facilities in Ranwad

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

FAQs about Ranwad