Nigundal

Nigundal is a village located in Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Guhagar (tehsildar office) and 150km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Nigundal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Nigundal unique in its vibrant Guhagar-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Nigundal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nigundal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nigundal is 565371. The village spans a total geographical area of 762 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415719. Chiplun is nearest town to Nigundal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nigundal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nigundal

Population of Nigundal

According to the 2011 Census, Nigundal has a total population of about 1,078, with approximately 466 males and 612 females. The sex ratio is around 1313 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.07%, with male literacy at about 74.89% and female literacy near 61.11%. There are around 293 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nigundal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nigundal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nigundal. As per the 2011 stats, Nigundal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nigundal

Knowing the nearby villages of Nigundal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nigundal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nigundal