Padvan - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Padvan is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Vervli Kd. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padvan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padvan is 565935. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.33 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Padvan 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 Padvan

As per Census 2011, Padvan village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 260 males and 287 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Padvan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Padvan

Padvan 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 Padvan

Padvan 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 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Padvan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Padvan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padvan

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

Health Facilities in Padvan

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

FAQs about Padvan