Pedhambe - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Pedhambe is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Pedhambe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedhambe is 565690. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pedhambe 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 Pedhambe

According to the 2011 Census, Pedhambe village had a total population of 758 people, including 331 males and 427 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,290 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.87%, with male literacy at 85.14% and female literacy at 55.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedhambe

Pedhambe 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 Pedhambe

Pedhambe 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 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Pedhambe is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Pedhambe is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedhambe

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

Health Facilities in Pedhambe

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

FAQs about Pedhambe