Shedhe - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Shedhe is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Shedye serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shedhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shedhe is 566154. The village covers a total geographical area of 436 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shedhe 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 Shedhe

As per Census 2011, Shedhe village has a total population of 821 people, consisting of 367 males and 454 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,237 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 230 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shedhe

Shedhe 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 Shedhe

Shedhe 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 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Shedhe is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Shedhe is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shedhe

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

Health Facilities in Shedhe

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

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