Rajawadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Rajawadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Rajwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajawadi is 566018. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.94 hectares and falls under the 416707 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Rajawadi 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 Rajawadi

As per Census 2011, Rajawadi village has a total population of 374 people, consisting of 146 males and 228 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,561 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 136 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajawadi

Rajawadi 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 Rajawadi

Rajawadi 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 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Rajawadi is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Rajawadi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajawadi

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

Health Facilities in Rajawadi

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

FAQs about Rajawadi