Sukdar - Khed, Ratnagiri

Sukdar is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sukdar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukdar is 564991. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.28 hectares and falls under the 415710 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sukdar 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 Sukdar

As per Census 2011, Sukdar village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 458 males and 598 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,305 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukdar

Sukdar 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 Sukdar

Public transport in the Sukdar 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 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Sukdar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sukdar is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukdar

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

Health Facilities in Sukdar

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

FAQs about Sukdar