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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Padyar village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 194 males and 271 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,396 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 160 illiterate residents.

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

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