Maladewadi - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Maladewadi is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kalambaste serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maladewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maladewadi is 565727. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.58 hectares and falls under the 415610 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Maladewadi 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 Maladewadi

As per Census 2011, Maladewadi village has a total population of 536 people, consisting of 195 males and 341 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,748 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 323 literate and 213 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Maladewadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Maladewadi

Maladewadi 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 Maladewadi

Maladewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Maladewadi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maladewadi

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

Health Facilities in Maladewadi

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

FAQs about Maladewadi