Kudewadi - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kudewadi is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhambed serves as the Village Panchayat for Kudewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudewadi is 565980. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.4 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kudewadi 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 Kudewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kudewadi village had a total population of 314 people, including 152 males and 162 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 95.62% and female literacy at 71.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudewadi

Kudewadi 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 Kudewadi

Kudewadi 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 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kudewadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kudewadi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kudewadi

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

FAQs about Kudewadi