Panwal

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

Here you can discover what makes Panwal unique in its vibrant Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Panwal’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 Panwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panwal is 565574. The village spans a total geographical area of 928 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415612. Ratnagiri is nearest town to Panwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panwal 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 Ratnagiri 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 Panwal

Population of Panwal

According to the 2011 Census, Panwal has a total population of about 1,625, with approximately 809 males and 816 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.66%, with male literacy at about 85.29% and female literacy near 70.10%. There are around 354 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panwal

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

Nearby Villages of Panwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panwal