Dhavade

Dhavade is a village located in Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Khed (tehsildar office) and 160km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Astan is the gram panchayat of Dhavade village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhavade is 565045. The village spans a total geographical area of 586.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415730. Khed is nearest town to Dhavade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhavade 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 Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhavade

Population of Dhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Dhavade has a total population of about 587, with approximately 285 males and 302 females. The sex ratio is around 1059 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 81 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 47. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.14%, with male literacy at about 79.30% and female literacy near 57.62%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhavade's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhavade

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

Nearby Villages of Dhavade

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhavade