Padvan

Padvan is a village located in Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Lanja (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Vervli Kd is the gram panchayat of Padvan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padvan is 565935. The village spans a total geographical area of 457.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416701. Rajapur is nearest town to Padvan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Padvan 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 Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Padvan

Population of Padvan

According to the 2011 Census, Padvan has a total population of about 547, with approximately 260 males and 287 females. The sex ratio is around 1103 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 145 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.07%, with male literacy at about 68.08% and female literacy near 58.54%. There are around 113 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padvan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Padvan

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

Nearby Villages of Padvan

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

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