Sukivali - Khed, Ratnagiri

Sukivali is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sukivali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukivali is 565033. The village covers a total geographical area of 819 hectares and falls under the 415621 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Sukivali 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 Sukivali

According to the 2011 Census, Sukivali village had a total population of 2,196 people, including 1,049 males and 1,147 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 70.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukivali

Sukivali 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 Sukivali

Sukivali 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 85.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Sukivali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Sukivali is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukivali

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

Health Facilities in Sukivali

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

FAQs about Sukivali