Vadavali - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Vadavali is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Devhare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadavali is 564722. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.29 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Vadavali 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 Vadavali

As per Census 2011, Vadavali village has a total population of 275 people, consisting of 106 males and 169 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,594 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadavali

Vadavali 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 Vadavali

Public transport in the Vadavali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Vadavali is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vadavali is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadavali

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

Health Facilities in Vadavali

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

FAQs about Vadavali