Bhatpavani - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Bhatpavani is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Aronda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatpavani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatpavani is 566888. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.45 hectares and falls under the 416513 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhatpavani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhatpavani

As per Census 2011, Bhatpavani village has a total population of 906 people, consisting of 457 males and 449 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatpavani

Bhatpavani 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 Bhatpavani

Bhatpavani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Bhatpavani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhatpavani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatpavani

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

Health Facilities in Bhatpavani

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

FAQs about Bhatpavani