Thukrulwadi - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Thukrulwadi is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Padave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thukrulwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thukrulwadi is 566058. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.68 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Thukrulwadi 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 Thukrulwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Thukrulwadi village had a total population of 851 people, including 462 males and 389 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.91%, with male literacy at 94.90% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Thukrulwadi

Thukrulwadi 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 Thukrulwadi

Thukrulwadi 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 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Thukrulwadi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Thukrulwadi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thukrulwadi

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

Health Facilities in Thukrulwadi

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

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