Kulvandi - Khed, Ratnagiri

Kulvandi is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kulavandi serves as the Village Panchayat for Kulvandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulvandi is 565066. The village covers a total geographical area of 786 hectares and falls under the 415715 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kulvandi 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 Kulvandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kulvandi village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 593 males and 659 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.74%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulvandi

Kulvandi 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 Kulvandi

Kulvandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kulvandi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kulvandi is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulvandi

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

Health Facilities in Kulvandi

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

FAQs about Kulvandi