Mandavkarwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Mandavkarwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kodavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Mandavkarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandavkarwadi is 566143. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.88 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mandavkarwadi 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 Mandavkarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Mandavkarwadi village had a total population of 528 people, including 230 males and 298 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,296 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 63.90%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandavkarwadi

Mandavkarwadi 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 Mandavkarwadi

Public transport in the Mandavkarwadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Mandavkarwadi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Mandavkarwadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandavkarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Mandavkarwadi

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

FAQs about Mandavkarwadi