Kondvashiwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kondvashiwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kelvali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kondvashiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kondvashiwadi is 566106. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.25 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kondvashiwadi 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 Kondvashiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kondvashiwadi village had a total population of 838 people, including 394 males and 444 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.54%, with male literacy at 88.37% and female literacy at 62.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kondvashiwadi

Kondvashiwadi 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 Kondvashiwadi

Kondvashiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kondvashiwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kondvashiwadi 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 Kondvashiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kondvashiwadi

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

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