Hedali - Khed, Ratnagiri

Hedali is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Hedali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedali is 565062. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.53 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Hedali 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 Hedali

According to the 2011 Census, Hedali village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 646 males and 722 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.05%, with male literacy at 94.95% and female literacy at 82.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedali

Hedali 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 Hedali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hedali. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Hedali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Hedali is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hedali

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

Health Facilities in Hedali

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

FAQs about Hedali