Palayewadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Palayewadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bandivadebudruk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palayewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palayewadi is 566559. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.24 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Palayewadi 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 Palayewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Palayewadi village had a total population of 455 people, including 215 males and 240 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 77.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Palayewadi

Palayewadi 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 Palayewadi

Public transport in the Palayewadi 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 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Palayewadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Palayewadi 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 Palayewadi

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

Health Facilities in Palayewadi

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

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