Padyar - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Padyar is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kurane serves as the Village Panchayat for Padyar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padyar is 565883. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 416712 pincode. Lanja is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Padyar 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 Padyar

According to the 2011 Census, Padyar village had a total population of 465 people, including 194 males and 271 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,397 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 83.52% and female literacy at 64.75%.

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

Nearby Villages of Padyar

Padyar 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 Padyar

Padyar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanja to Padyar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Padyar is about 45 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 Padyar

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

Health Facilities in Padyar

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

FAQs about Padyar