Somlewadi - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Somlewadi is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Goval serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somlewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somlewadi is 566275. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.73 hectares and falls under the 416611 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Somlewadi 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 Somlewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Somlewadi village had a total population of 602 people, including 296 males and 306 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 67.41%.

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

Nearby Villages of Somlewadi

Somlewadi 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 Somlewadi

Somlewadi 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 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Somlewadi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Somlewadi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somlewadi

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

Health Facilities in Somlewadi

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

FAQs about Somlewadi