Harekarwadi - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Harekarwadi is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Tural serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harekarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harekarwadi is 565704. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.73 hectares and falls under the 415609 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Harekarwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Harekarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Harekarwadi village had a total population of 936 people, including 447 males and 489 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 80.68% and female literacy at 63.04%.

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

Nearby Villages of Harekarwadi

Harekarwadi 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 Harekarwadi

Harekarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Harekarwadi is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Harekarwadi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harekarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Harekarwadi

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

FAQs about Harekarwadi