Bhattiwadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Bhattiwadi is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Karul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhattiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhattiwadi is 566371. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Bhattiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhattiwadi village had a total population of 285 people, including 128 males and 157 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,227 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 64.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhattiwadi

Bhattiwadi 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 Bhattiwadi

Bhattiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Bhattiwadi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhattiwadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhattiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Bhattiwadi

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

FAQs about Bhattiwadi