Palkarwadi - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Palkarwadi is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Palkarwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palkarwadi is 566653. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.36 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Palkarwadi 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 Palkarwadi

As per Census 2011, Palkarwadi village has a total population of 1,596 people, consisting of 773 males and 823 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,218 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palkarwadi

Palkarwadi 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 Palkarwadi

Palkarwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Palkarwadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Palkarwadi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palkarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Palkarwadi

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

FAQs about Palkarwadi