Palandewadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Palandewadi 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.. Jambhavade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palandewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palandewadi is 566334. The village covers a total geographical area of 774.7 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Palandewadi 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 Palandewadi

As per Census 2011, Palandewadi village has a total population of 322 people, consisting of 164 males and 158 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 108 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Palandewadi

Palandewadi 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 Palandewadi

Palandewadi 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 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Palandewadi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Palandewadi 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 Palandewadi

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

Health Facilities in Palandewadi

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

FAQs about Palandewadi