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

As per Census 2011, Hedali village has a total population of 1,368 people, consisting of 646 males and 722 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,090 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,368646722
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1307258
Scheduled Castes (SC)1427468
Literate Population1,090545545
Illiterate Population278101177

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NigadeSouth1.62 km
SaveniEast1.85 km
JambhurdeWest2.44 km
SukivaliNorth2.67 km
BorajSouth-West2.82 km
KudoshiNorth-East2.97 km
AinavareEast3.01 km
Morvande Kh.West3.26 km
Bhoste Bk.North-West3.32 km
MorvandeWest3.61 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hedali

Where is Hedali located?

Hedali village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hedali?

Hedali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hedali?

The pincode of Hedali is 415709.

What is the population of Hedali?

Hedali has a total population of 1,368, including 646 males and 722 females.

How many households are there in Hedali?

There are 316 households in Hedali.

What is the literacy rate in Hedali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hedali is 79.68%. Male literacy is 84.37% and female literacy is 75.48%.