Sukondi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Sukondi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sukondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukondi is 564816. The village covers a total geographical area of 789.85 hectares and falls under the 415714 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Sukondi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sukondi

As per Census 2011, Sukondi village has a total population of 533 people, consisting of 239 males and 294 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,230 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 343 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukondi

Sukondi 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 Sukondi

Sukondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Sukondi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sukondi is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukondi

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

Health Facilities in Sukondi

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

FAQs about Sukondi