Kondmala - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kondmala is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kondmala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kondmala is 565324. The village covers a total geographical area of 767.06 hectares and falls under the 415606 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kondmala

According to the 2011 Census, Kondmala village had a total population of 2,660 people, including 1,305 males and 1,355 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.50%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 68.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6601,3051,355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)298156142
Scheduled Castes (SC)582632
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,807982825
Illiterate Population853323530

Nearby Villages of Kondmala

Kondmala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dahivali Bk.West2.28 km
VetkondNorth2.39 km
SavardeSouth-East2.71 km
Savarde Kh.South2.78 km
Terav Bk.North-East2.86 km
Kamathe Kh.North-West2.99 km
Dahivali Kh.South-West4.32 km
AnariEast4.71 km
KudapSouth-East4.75 km
MandkiSouth-West4.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kondmala

Kondmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kondmala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kondmala is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kondmala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kondmala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kondmala

Where is Kondmala located?

Kondmala village is located in Chiplun Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kondmala?

Kondmala is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kondmala?

The pincode of Kondmala is 415606.

What is the population of Kondmala?

Kondmala had a total population of 2,660, including 1,305 males and 1,355 females.

How many households are there in Kondmala?

Kondmala had 589 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kondmala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kondmala was 76.50%. Male literacy was 85.47% and female literacy was 68.01%.