Bagavewadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Bagavewadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Oshivale serves as the Village Panchayat for Bagavewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagavewadi is 566216. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.39 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bagavewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagavewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bagavewadi village had a total population of 555 people, including 243 males and 312 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,284 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 84.13% and female literacy at 65.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagavewadi

Bagavewadi 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 Bagavewadi

Public transport in the Bagavewadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Bagavewadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bagavewadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagavewadi

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

Health Facilities in Bagavewadi

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

FAQs about Bagavewadi