Ghadiwadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Ghadiwadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Adavali-maladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghadiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadiwadi is 566542. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.86 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Ghadiwadi 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 Ghadiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghadiwadi village had a total population of 678 people, including 351 males and 327 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 76.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghadiwadi

Ghadiwadi 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 Ghadiwadi

Ghadiwadi 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 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Ghadiwadi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ghadiwadi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghadiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Ghadiwadi

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

FAQs about Ghadiwadi