Warad - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Warad 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 8 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Varad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Warad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warad is 566622. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.7 hectares and falls under the 416604 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Warad 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 Warad

As per Census 2011, Warad village has a total population of 1,638 people, consisting of 772 males and 866 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Warad

Warad 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 Warad

Warad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, 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 Warad is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Warad is about 8 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 Warad

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

Health Facilities in Warad

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

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