Patharde - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Patharde is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kodavali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharde is 566137. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Patharde 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 Patharde

According to the 2011 Census, Patharde village had a total population of 559 people, including 239 males and 320 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,339 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.76%, with male literacy at 78.50% and female literacy at 54.76%.

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

Nearby Villages of Patharde

Patharde 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 Patharde

Public transport in the Patharde 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 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Patharde is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Patharde is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharde

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

Health Facilities in Patharde

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

FAQs about Patharde