Pedave - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Pedave is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Talgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedave village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedave is 566624. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.96 hectares and falls under the 416534 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Pedave 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 Pedave

As per Census 2011, Pedave village has a total population of 187 people, consisting of 81 males and 106 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,308 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 29 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedave

Pedave 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 Pedave

Pedave 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 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Pedave is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pedave is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedave

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

Health Facilities in Pedave

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

FAQs about Pedave