Kadawan - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Kadawan is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kadvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadawan is 564787. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.27 hectares and falls under the 415202 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kadawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kadawan

According to the 2011 Census, Kadawan village had a total population of 916 people, including 487 males and 429 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.93%, with male literacy at 97.60% and female literacy at 83.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadawan

Kadawan 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 Kadawan

Kadawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kadawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kadawan is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadawan

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

Health Facilities in Kadawan

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

FAQs about Kadawan