Doniwade

Doniwade is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Donivade is the gram panchayat of Doniwade village.

Here you can discover what makes Doniwade unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Doniwade’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Doniwade

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Doniwade is 566092. The village spans a total geographical area of 1009 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416702. Rajapur is nearest town to Doniwade village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Doniwade village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Doniwade

Population of Doniwade

According to the 2011 Census, Doniwade has a total population of about 1,120, with approximately 518 males and 602 females. The sex ratio is around 1162 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 88 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 80 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.02%, with male literacy at about 78.19% and female literacy near 61.13%. There are around 280 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Doniwade's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Doniwade

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Doniwade. As per the 2011 stats, Doniwade had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Doniwade

Knowing the nearby villages of Doniwade helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Doniwade.

Frequently Asked Questions about Doniwade