Gaonkarwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Gaonkarwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Madban serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaonkarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaonkarwadi is 566105. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.3 hectares and falls under the 416704 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gaonkarwadi 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 Gaonkarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gaonkarwadi village had a total population of 85 people, including 40 males and 45 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.52%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 65.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaonkarwadi

Gaonkarwadi 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 Gaonkarwadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaonkarwadi. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Gaonkarwadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Gaonkarwadi is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaonkarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gaonkarwadi

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

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