Musalmanwadi - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Musalmanwadi is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Veral serves as the Village Panchayat for Musalmanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musalmanwadi is 565929. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Musalmanwadi 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 Musalmanwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Musalmanwadi village had a total population of 672 people, including 260 males and 412 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,585 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.16%, with male literacy at 82.30% and female literacy at 62.99%.

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

Nearby Villages of Musalmanwadi

Musalmanwadi 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 Musalmanwadi

Musalmanwadi 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 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Musalmanwadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Musalmanwadi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Musalmanwadi

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

Health Facilities in Musalmanwadi

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

FAQs about Musalmanwadi