Bhirkond - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Bhirkond is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Asurde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhirkond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhirkond is 565734. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.86 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Bhirkond village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhirkond

As per Census 2011, Bhirkond village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 219 males and 205 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhirkond

Bhirkond 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 Bhirkond

Bhirkond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhirkond is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhirkond

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

Health Facilities in Bhirkond

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

FAQs about Bhirkond