Wadivarvade - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Wadivarvade is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wadivaravade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wadivarvade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wadivarvade is 566838. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Wadivarvade

According to the 2011 Census, Wadivarvade village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 695 males and 666 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 91.32% and female literacy at 78.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Wadivarvade

Wadivarvade 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 Wadivarvade

Wadivarvade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Wadivarvade is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Wadivarvade is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wadivarvade

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

Health Facilities in Wadivarvade

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

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