Durgwadi - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Durgwadi is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Durgawadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durgwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durgwadi is 565345. The village covers a total geographical area of 1252 hectares and falls under the 415606 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Durgwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Durgwadi

As per Census 2011, Durgwadi village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 140 males and 163 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 221 literate and 82 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Durgwadi

Durgwadi 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 Durgwadi

Durgwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Durgwadi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Durgwadi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durgwadi

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

Health Facilities in Durgwadi

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

FAQs about Durgwadi