Matalwadi - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Matalwadi is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kudali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Matalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matalwadi is 565452. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.54 hectares and falls under the 415613 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Matalwadi 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 Matalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Matalwadi village had a total population of 755 people, including 245 males and 510 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 2,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 65.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Matalwadi

Matalwadi 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 Matalwadi

Matalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Matalwadi is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Matalwadi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Matalwadi

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

FAQs about Matalwadi