Shedawai - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Shedawai is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Gharadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shedawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shedawai is 564764. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.63 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Shedawai 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 Shedawai

According to the 2011 Census, Shedawai village had a total population of 387 people, including 149 males and 238 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,597 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.06%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Shedawai

Shedawai 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 Shedawai

Shedawai 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 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Shedawai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shedawai is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shedawai

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

Health Facilities in Shedawai

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

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