Nadhavade - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Nadhavade is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nadhavade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadhavade is 566363. The village covers a total geographical area of 1987 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Nadhavade 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 Nadhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Nadhavade village had a total population of 2,522 people, including 1,187 males and 1,335 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 1,125 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.21%, with male literacy at 84.08% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nadhavade

Nadhavade 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 Nadhavade

Nadhavade 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Nadhavade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nadhavade is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nadhavade

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

Health Facilities in Nadhavade

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

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