Karandewadi - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Karandewadi is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bamanoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Karandewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karandewadi is 565827. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.5 hectares and falls under the 415804 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Karandewadi 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 Karandewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Karandewadi village had a total population of 245 people, including 110 males and 135 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.81%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 61.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Karandewadi

Karandewadi 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 Karandewadi

Karandewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Karandewadi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karandewadi

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

Health Facilities in Karandewadi

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

FAQs about Karandewadi