Pimpalwadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Pimpalwadi 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 48 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kusur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalwadi is 566358. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pimpalwadi 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 Pimpalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpalwadi village had a total population of 491 people, including 239 males and 252 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.91%, with male literacy at 94.50% and female literacy at 66.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Pimpalwadi

Pimpalwadi 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 Pimpalwadi

Pimpalwadi 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 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Pimpalwadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pimpalwadi is about 48 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 Pimpalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Pimpalwadi

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

FAQs about Pimpalwadi