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

As per Census 2011, Gaonkarwadi village has a total population of 85 people, consisting of 40 males and 45 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 66 literate and 19 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population854045
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2-2
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population663828
Illiterate Population19217

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MoroshiSouth1.21 km
SolivadeNorth1.63 km
TulsavadeNorth-West2.18 km
NikharewadiSouth-West3.20 km
KondvashiwadiSouth-East3.36 km
JambhavaliWest3.57 km
KelavaliSouth4.58 km
MalewadiNorth-West4.69 km
SolyeWest4.83 km
OshiwaleNorth4.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaonkarwadi

Where is Gaonkarwadi located?

Gaonkarwadi village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaonkarwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaonkarwadi is Madban.

What is the pincode of Gaonkarwadi?

The pincode of Gaonkarwadi is 416704.

What is the population of Gaonkarwadi?

Gaonkarwadi has a total population of 85, including 40 males and 45 females.

How many households are there in Gaonkarwadi?

There are 27 households in Gaonkarwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gaonkarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaonkarwadi is 77.65%. Male literacy is 95.00% and female literacy is 62.22%.