Hirlewadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Hirlewadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Achare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirlewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirlewadi is 566507. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.3 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hirlewadi 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 Hirlewadi

As per Census 2011, Hirlewadi village has a total population of 653 people, consisting of 311 males and 342 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 551 literate and 102 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirlewadi

Hirlewadi 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 Hirlewadi

Hirlewadi 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 Hirlewadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Hirlewadi is about 44 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 Hirlewadi

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

Health Facilities in Hirlewadi

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

FAQs about Hirlewadi