Nigadi - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Nigadi is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 64 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 204 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Nigadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigadi is 564711. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.18 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

As per Census 2011, Nigadi village has a total population of 661 people, consisting of 287 males and 374 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,303 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigadi

Nigadi 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 Nigadi

Public transport in the Nigadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Nigadi is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Nigadi is about 204 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigadi

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

Health Facilities in Nigadi

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

FAQs about Nigadi