Prindrawan - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Prindrawan is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Prindavan serves as the Village Panchayat for Prindrawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prindrawan is 566119. The village covers a total geographical area of 889 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Prindrawan 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 Prindrawan

According to the 2011 Census, Prindrawan village had a total population of 989 people, including 477 males and 512 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.15%, with male literacy at 88.69% and female literacy at 70.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Prindrawan

Prindrawan 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 Prindrawan

Prindrawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Prindrawan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Prindrawan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prindrawan

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

Health Facilities in Prindrawan

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

FAQs about Prindrawan