Vikas Nagar - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Vikas Nagar is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kadavai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vikas Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vikas Nagar is 565693. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 415609 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Vikas Nagar 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 Vikas Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Vikas Nagar village had a total population of 1,072 people, including 530 males and 542 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 66.07%.

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

Nearby Villages of Vikas Nagar

Vikas Nagar 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 Vikas Nagar

Vikas Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Vikas Nagar is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Vikas Nagar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vikas Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Vikas Nagar

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

FAQs about Vikas Nagar