Kawankarwadi - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Kawankarwadi is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kotluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawankarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawankarwadi is 565426. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.84 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Kawankarwadi 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 Kawankarwadi

As per Census 2011, Kawankarwadi village has a total population of 379 people, consisting of 147 males and 232 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 1,578 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 114 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kawankarwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kawankarwadi

Kawankarwadi 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 Kawankarwadi

Kawankarwadi 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 102.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kawankarwadi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kawankarwadi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawankarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kawankarwadi

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

FAQs about Kawankarwadi