Welgive - Devgad, Sindhudurg

Welgive is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Waghivare-velgive serves as the Gram Panchayat for Welgive village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Welgive is 566279. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Welgive 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 Welgive

As per Census 2011, Welgive village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 182 males and 218 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,197 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 284 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Welgive

Welgive 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 Welgive

Welgive 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Welgive is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Welgive 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 Welgive

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

Health Facilities in Welgive

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

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