Benagiwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Benagiwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kondsar Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benagiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benagiwadi is 566000. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 416707 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Benagiwadi 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 Benagiwadi

As per Census 2011, Benagiwadi village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 224 males and 306 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 1,366 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 372 literate and 158 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Benagiwadi

Benagiwadi 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 Benagiwadi

Public transport in the Benagiwadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Benagiwadi is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Benagiwadi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benagiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Benagiwadi

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

FAQs about Benagiwadi