Dhoptewadi - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Dhoptewadi is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Shirgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoptewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoptewadi is 566296. The village covers a total geographical area of 754.37 hectares and falls under the 416610 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Dhoptewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhoptewadi village had a total population of 796 people, including 371 males and 425 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.25%, with male literacy at 91.36% and female literacy at 78.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhoptewadi

Dhoptewadi 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 Dhoptewadi

Dhoptewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Dhoptewadi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dhoptewadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhoptewadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhoptewadi

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

FAQs about Dhoptewadi