Saundale - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Saundale is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Saundale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saundale is 566242. The village covers a total geographical area of 1515.66 hectares and falls under the 416804 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Saundale 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 Saundale

According to the 2011 Census, Saundale village had a total population of 1,939 people, including 942 males and 997 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.15%, with male literacy at 93.96% and female literacy at 79.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Saundale

Saundale 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 Saundale

Saundale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Saundale is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Saundale is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saundale

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

Health Facilities in Saundale

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

FAQs about Saundale