Parwadi - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Parwadi is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chindar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parwadi is 566498. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.24 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Parwadi 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 Parwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Parwadi village had a total population of 942 people, including 451 males and 491 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.86%, with male literacy at 95.50% and female literacy at 86.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Parwadi

Parwadi 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 Parwadi

Parwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Parwadi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Parwadi 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 Parwadi

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

Health Facilities in Parwadi

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

FAQs about Parwadi