Kunkawan - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Kunkawan is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kunkavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunkawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunkawan is 566266. The village covers a total geographical area of 989.4 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kunkawan 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 Kunkawan

As per Census 2011, Kunkawan village has a total population of 896 people, consisting of 417 males and 479 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,148 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 303 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population896417479
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733637
Scheduled Castes (SC)874146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population593320273
Illiterate Population30397206

Nearby Villages of Kunkawan

Kunkawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KorleNorth-West3.05 km
VayanganiNorth3.07 km
UndilSouth3.08 km
NadgiveNorth-East3.10 km
WargaonSouth-East3.44 km
DhalavaliWest3.59 km
PhanasgaonSouth-West3.83 km
ShejavaliNorth5.27 km
ValyeNorth-West5.52 km
SalisteSouth-East5.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunkawan

Kunkawan 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 57.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kunkawan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kunkawan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunkawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunkawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kunkawan

Where is Kunkawan located?

Kunkawan village is located in Devgad Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunkawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunkawan is Kunkavan.

What is the pincode of Kunkawan?

The pincode of Kunkawan is 416703.

What is the population of Kunkawan?

Kunkawan has a total population of 896, including 417 males and 479 females.

How many households are there in Kunkawan?

There are 250 households in Kunkawan.

What is the literacy rate in Kunkawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunkawan is 66.18%. Male literacy is 76.74% and female literacy is 56.99%.