Nikharewadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Nikharewadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kelvali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nikharewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikharewadi is 566104. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nikharewadi 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 Nikharewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Nikharewadi village had a total population of 341 people, including 177 males and 164 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.60%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 62.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikharewadi

Nikharewadi 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 Nikharewadi

Nikharewadi 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 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Nikharewadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Nikharewadi is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikharewadi

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

Health Facilities in Nikharewadi

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

FAQs about Nikharewadi