Pendhari - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Pendhari is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pendhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendhari is 566270. The village covers a total geographical area of 926 hectares and falls under the 416811 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Pendhari 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 Pendhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pendhari village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 507 males and 546 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 72.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendhari

Pendhari 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 Pendhari

Pendhari 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 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Pendhari is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pendhari is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendhari

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

Health Facilities in Pendhari

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

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