Ombal - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Ombal is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ombal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ombal is 566293. The village covers a total geographical area of 631 hectares and falls under the 416610 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Ombal 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 Ombal

As per Census 2011, Ombal village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 243 males and 284 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 1,168 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ombal

Ombal 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 Ombal

Public transport in the Ombal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Ombal is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ombal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ombal

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

Health Facilities in Ombal

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

FAQs about Ombal