Juveshwar - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Juveshwar is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Baparde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Juveshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juveshwar is 566272. The village covers a total geographical area of 762 hectares and falls under the 416613 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Juveshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Juveshwar village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 505 males and 552 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.31%, with male literacy at 92.84% and female literacy at 76.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Juveshwar

Juveshwar 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 Juveshwar

Juveshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Juveshwar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Juveshwar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juveshwar

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

Health Facilities in Juveshwar

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

FAQs about Juveshwar