Agarwadi - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Agarwadi is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ubhale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agarwadi is 565298. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.51 hectares and falls under the 415702 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Agarwadi

As per Census 2011, Agarwadi village has a total population of 390 people, consisting of 153 males and 237 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,549 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 176 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Agarwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population390153237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362511
Literate Population21489125
Illiterate Population17664112

Nearby Villages of Agarwadi

Agarwadi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatiWest1.55 km
KutgiriNorth-West2.22 km
Gudhe KhurdEast2.54 km
UbhaleNorth3.23 km
PabhareSouth3.25 km
KawankarwadiWest3.75 km
GhavalwadiSouth-East3.79 km
PaliNorth-West3.95 km
KhodadeSouth-West4.29 km
DugaveEast4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agarwadi

Agarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Agarwadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Agarwadi is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Agarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Agarwadi

Where is Agarwadi located?

Agarwadi village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Agarwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Agarwadi is Ubhale.

What is the pincode of Agarwadi?

The pincode of Agarwadi is 415702.

What is the population of Agarwadi?

Agarwadi has a total population of 390, including 153 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Agarwadi?

There are 124 households in Agarwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Agarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agarwadi is 54.87%. Male literacy is 58.17% and female literacy is 52.74%.