Kushivade

Kushivade is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Kushivade village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kushivade unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Kushivade’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kushivade

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kushivade is 565341. The village spans a total geographical area of 573 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415611. Chiplun is nearest town to Kushivade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kushivade village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kushivade

Population of Kushivade

According to the 2011 Census, Kushivade has a total population of about 1,648, with approximately 752 males and 896 females. The sex ratio is around 1191 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 189 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.96%, with male literacy at about 74.20% and female literacy near 59.04%. There are around 382 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kushivade's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kushivade

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kushivade. As per the 2011 stats, Kushivade had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kushivade

Knowing the nearby villages of Kushivade helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kushivade.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kushivade