Bhatwadi (Chindar) - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Bhatwadi (Chindar) is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chindar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatwadi (Chindar) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwadi (Chindar) is 566508. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.9 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhatwadi (Chindar) 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 Bhatwadi (Chindar)

As per Census 2011, Bhatwadi (Chindar) village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 206 males and 234 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 91 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhatwadi (Chindar) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhatwadi (Chindar)

Bhatwadi (Chindar) 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 Bhatwadi (Chindar)

Bhatwadi (Chindar) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Bhatwadi (Chindar) is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhatwadi (Chindar) is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatwadi (Chindar)

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

Health Facilities in Bhatwadi (Chindar)

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

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