Kadwad - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kadwad is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kadavd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadwad is 565241. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.54 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kadwad 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 Kadwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kadwad village had a total population of 1,277 people, including 604 males and 673 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 79.67% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadwad

Kadwad 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 Kadwad

Kadwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kadwad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kadwad is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadwad

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

Health Facilities in Kadwad

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

FAQs about Kadwad