Dongrewadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Dongrewadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Achare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dongrewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dongrewadi is 566497. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.19 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Dongrewadi 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 Dongrewadi

As per Census 2011, Dongrewadi village has a total population of 372 people, consisting of 181 males and 191 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,055 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 303 literate and 69 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dongrewadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dongrewadi

Dongrewadi 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 Dongrewadi

Dongrewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Dongrewadi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dongrewadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dongrewadi

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

Health Facilities in Dongrewadi

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

FAQs about Dongrewadi