Khavadi - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Khavadi is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khavadi is 565938. The village covers a total geographical area of 977.7 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Khavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Khavadi village had a total population of 1,269 people, including 581 males and 688 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.17%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khavadi

Khavadi 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 Khavadi

Khavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Khavadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Khavadi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khavadi

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

Health Facilities in Khavadi

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

FAQs about Khavadi