Vijaydurg - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Vijaydurg is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Vijaydurg village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijaydurg is 566234. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.24 hectares and falls under the 416806 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Vijaydurg 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 Vijaydurg

According to the 2011 Census, Vijaydurg village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 821 males and 914 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.04%, with male literacy at 97.16% and female literacy at 91.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Vijaydurg

Vijaydurg 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 Vijaydurg

Vijaydurg 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 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Vijaydurg is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Vijaydurg is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vijaydurg

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

Health Facilities in Vijaydurg

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

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