Padvane - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Padvane is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Padavane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padvane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padvane is 566257. The village covers a total geographical area of 650 hectares and falls under the 416805 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Padvane 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 Padvane

According to the 2011 Census, Padvane village had a total population of 660 people, including 332 males and 328 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.48%, with male literacy at 95.72% and female literacy at 85.08%.

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

Nearby Villages of Padvane

Padvane 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 Padvane

Public transport in the Padvane is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Padvane is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Padvane is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padvane

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

Health Facilities in Padvane

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

FAQs about Padvane