Gavathanwadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Gavathanwadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chindar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavathanwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavathanwadi is 566509. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gavathanwadi 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 Gavathanwadi

As per Census 2011, Gavathanwadi village has a total population of 762 people, consisting of 366 males and 396 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavathanwadi

Gavathanwadi 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 Gavathanwadi

Gavathanwadi 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 Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Gavathanwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gavathanwadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavathanwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gavathanwadi

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

FAQs about Gavathanwadi