Pavnai - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Pavnai is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pavanai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pavnai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pavnai is 566274. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.82 hectares and falls under the 416613 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Pavnai 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 Pavnai

According to the 2011 Census, Pavnai village had a total population of 732 people, including 354 males and 378 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.37%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Pavnai

Pavnai 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 Pavnai

Pavnai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Pavnai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pavnai is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pavnai

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

Health Facilities in Pavnai

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

FAQs about Pavnai