Palawani

Palawani is a village located in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Mandangad (tehsildar office) and 189km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Palvani is the gram panchayat of Palawani village.

Here you can discover what makes Palawani unique in its vibrant Mandangad-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Palawani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Palawani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palawani is 564756. The village spans a total geographical area of 747 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415712. Khed is nearest town to Palawani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palawani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Palawani

Population of Palawani

According to the 2011 Census, Palawani has a total population of about 565, with approximately 268 males and 297 females. The sex ratio is around 1108 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 82. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.83%, with male literacy at about 71.64% and female literacy near 54.88%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palawani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palawani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palawani. As per the 2011 stats, Palawani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Palawani

Knowing the nearby villages of Palawani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palawani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palawani