Dhavade - Khed, Ratnagiri

Dhavade is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Astan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhavade is 565045. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.94 hectares and falls under the 415730 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dhavade 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 Dhavade

As per Census 2011, Dhavade village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 285 males and 302 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhavade

Dhavade 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 Dhavade

Public transport in the Dhavade is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Dhavade is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhavade is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhavade

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

Health Facilities in Dhavade

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

FAQs about Dhavade