Girapwadi - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Girapwadi is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ubhadanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girapwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girapwadi is 566679. The village covers a total geographical area of 7 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Girapwadi

As per Census 2011, Girapwadi village has a total population of 230 people, consisting of 112 males and 118 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 187 literate and 43 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Girapwadi

Girapwadi 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 Girapwadi

Girapwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim 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 Vengurla to Girapwadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Girapwadi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girapwadi

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

Health Facilities in Girapwadi

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

FAQs about Girapwadi