Kondwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kondwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Oni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kondwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kondwadi is 566187. The village covers a total geographical area of 410.89 hectares and falls under the 416705 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kondwadi 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 Kondwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kondwadi village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 497 males and 621 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,249 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.78%, with male literacy at 83.82% and female literacy at 60.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kondwadi

Kondwadi 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 Kondwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kondwadi. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kondwadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kondwadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kondwadi

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

Health Facilities in Kondwadi

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

FAQs about Kondwadi