Diwalewadi - Khed, Ratnagiri

Diwalewadi is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nandgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diwalewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwalewadi is 565073. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.75 hectares and falls under the 415607 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Diwalewadi 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 Diwalewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Diwalewadi village had a total population of 797 people, including 357 males and 440 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,232 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 64.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwalewadi

Diwalewadi 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 Diwalewadi

Public transport in the Diwalewadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Diwalewadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Diwalewadi is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diwalewadi

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

Health Facilities in Diwalewadi

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

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