Navdi - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Navdi is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Navadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Navdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navdi is 565749. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Navdi 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 Navdi

As per Census 2011, Navdi village has a total population of 2,000 people, consisting of 1,018 males and 982 females. The village has 463 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,616 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0001,018982
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1949995
Scheduled Castes (SC)1186058
Scheduled Tribes (ST)66-
Literate Population1,616861755
Illiterate Population384157227

Nearby Villages of Navdi

Navdi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RampethNorth1.21 km
LovaleSouth-East1.53 km
Kond AsurdeNorth-West1.93 km
NidhalewadiWest2.06 km
Ozar KholSouth-West2.09 km
SakhalkondNorth-West2.84 km
Kasba SangameshwarNorth-East2.88 km
BhirkondWest3.07 km
JambhulwadiNorth-West3.40 km
TeryeSouth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Navdi

Navdi 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 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Navdi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Navdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Navdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Navdi

Where is Navdi located?

Navdi village is located in Sangameshwar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Navdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Navdi is Navadi.

What is the pincode of Navdi?

The pincode of Navdi is 415611.

What is the population of Navdi?

Navdi has a total population of 2,000, including 1,018 males and 982 females.

How many households are there in Navdi?

There are 463 households in Navdi.

What is the literacy rate in Navdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Navdi is 80.80%. Male literacy is 84.58% and female literacy is 76.88%.