Hedwadi

Hedwadi is a village located in Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Khed (tehsildar office) and 127km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Sheldi is the gram panchayat of Hedwadi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hedwadi is 565135. The village spans a total geographical area of 258 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415722. Khed is nearest town to Hedwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hedwadi 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 Guhagar 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 Hedwadi

Population of Hedwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Hedwadi has a total population of about 347, with approximately 157 males and 190 females. The sex ratio is around 1210 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 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 includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.72%, with male literacy at about 84.71% and female literacy near 53.68%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hedwadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hedwadi

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

Nearby Villages of Hedwadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hedwadi