Hedavi - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Hedavi is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Hedavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedavi is 565435. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.83 hectares and falls under the 415728 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Hedavi

According to the 2011 Census, Hedavi village had a total population of 2,210 people, including 1,049 males and 1,161 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 91.71% and female literacy at 72.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedavi

Hedavi 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 Hedavi

Hedavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Hedavi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Hedavi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hedavi

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

Health Facilities in Hedavi

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

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