Palawani - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Palawani is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 189 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Palvani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palawani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palawani is 564756. The village covers a total geographical area of 747 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Palawani 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 Palawani

According to the 2011 Census, Palawani village had a total population of 565 people, including 268 males and 297 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.93%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Palawani

Palawani 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 Palawani

Palawani 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 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Palawani is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Palawani is about 189 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palawani

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

Health Facilities in Palawani

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

FAQs about Palawani