Bidwadi - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Bidwadi is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bidwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidwadi is 566451. The village covers a total geographical area of 1778 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Bidwadi 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 Bidwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bidwadi village had a total population of 1,647 people, including 796 males and 851 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 76.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidwadi

Bidwadi 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 Bidwadi

Bidwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Bidwadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bidwadi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidwadi

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

Health Facilities in Bidwadi

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

FAQs about Bidwadi