Padave - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Padave is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Padave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padave is 566059. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.77 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Padave 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 Padave

As per Census 2011, Padave village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 235 males and 300 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,276 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 150 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Padave

Padave 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 Padave

Padave 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 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Padave is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Padave is about 72 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 Padave

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

Health Facilities in Padave

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

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