Brahmanwadi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Brahmanwadi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 167 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Jalgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanwadi is 564887. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.38 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Brahmanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmanwadi village had a total population of 1,158 people, including 573 males and 585 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.49%, with male literacy at 96.20% and female literacy at 90.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,158573585
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984652
Scheduled Castes (SC)552728
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1459
Literate Population991507484
Illiterate Population16766101

Nearby Villages of Brahmanwadi

Brahmanwadi 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)
BorgharEast1.91 km
JalgaonWest2.17 km
WalaneSouth2.18 km
TalsureNorth-East2.31 km
ShirdeSouth-East2.76 km
AptiEast3.64 km
Mauje DapoliNorth3.67 km
NigadeSouth-West3.69 km
SadavaliSouth4.18 km
NargoliNorth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmanwadi

Public transport in the Brahmanwadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dapoli Camp to Brahmanwadi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Brahmanwadi is about 167 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmanwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brahmanwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Brahmanwadi

Where is Brahmanwadi located?

Brahmanwadi village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmanwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmanwadi is Jalgaon.

What is the pincode of Brahmanwadi?

The pincode of Brahmanwadi is 415712.

What is the population of Brahmanwadi?

Brahmanwadi had a total population of 1,158, including 573 males and 585 females.

How many households are there in Brahmanwadi?

Brahmanwadi had 271 households.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmanwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmanwadi was 93.49%. Male literacy was 96.20% and female literacy was 90.81%.