Nanivade - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Nanivade is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nanivade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanivade is 566346. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Nanivade 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 Nanivade

According to the 2011 Census, Nanivade village had a total population of 993 people, including 437 males and 556 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,272 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 65.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanivade

Nanivade 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 Nanivade

Nanivade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Nanivade is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nanivade 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 Nanivade

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

Health Facilities in Nanivade

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

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