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

According to the 2011 Census, Kunkawan village had a total population of 896 people, including 417 males and 479 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 83.99% and female literacy at 61.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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