Niravade - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Niravade is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Niravade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niravade is 566875. The village covers a total geographical area of 1428.41 hectares and falls under the 416518 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Niravade 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 Niravade

As per Census 2011, Niravade village has a total population of 2,927 people, consisting of 1,460 males and 1,467 females. The village has 677 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,155 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Niravade

Niravade 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 Niravade

Niravade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Niravade is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Niravade is about 44 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 Niravade

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

Health Facilities in Niravade

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

FAQs about Niravade