Terwan

Terwan is a village located in Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Rajapur (tehsildar office) and 87km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Teravan is the gram panchayat of Terwan village.

Here you can discover what makes Terwan unique in its vibrant Rajapur-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Terwan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Terwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Terwan is 566131. The village spans a total geographical area of 499.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416718. Rajapur is nearest town to Terwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Terwan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Terwan

Population of Terwan

According to the 2011 Census, Terwan has a total population of about 527, with approximately 223 males and 304 females. The sex ratio is around 1363 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 66 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.21%, with male literacy at about 75.78% and female literacy near 66.12%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Terwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Terwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Terwan. As per the 2011 stats, Terwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Terwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Terwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Terwan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Terwan