Pedhambe

Pedhambe is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Pedhambe village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Pedhambe unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Pedhambe’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 Pedhambe

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pedhambe is 565248. The village spans a total geographical area of 1557 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415603. Chiplun is nearest town to Pedhambe village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pedhambe 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 Pedhambe

Population of Pedhambe

According to the 2011 Census, Pedhambe has a total population of about 3,224, with approximately 1,690 males and 1,534 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 294 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 199 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.01%, with male literacy at about 84.91% and female literacy near 70.40%. There are around 726 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pedhambe's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pedhambe

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

Nearby Villages of Pedhambe

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pedhambe