Dodamarg
Dodamarg is a Town and Tehsil in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dodamarg Block (CD) is 04282. Total area of dodamarg tehsil is 500 km². Dodamarg tehsil has a population of 48,904 peoples. Dodamarg tehsil has a population density of 97.79 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,035 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 75.37% population of dodamarg tehsil is literate, out of which 82.66% males and 68.21% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dodamarg Tehsil
Dodamarg Tehsil has a total of 62 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dodamarg Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adali | Adali | Sawantwadi (27 km) |
| 2 | Ambadgaon | Ambadgaon | Bicholi(goa) (15 km) |
| 3 | Ambeli | Zarebambar | Mapusa(goa) (27 km) |
| 4 | Awade | Bodade | Mapusa(goa) (40 km) |
| 5 | Ayee | Ayee | Mapusa(goa) (32 km) |
| 6 | Aynode | Ainode | Dodamarg |
| 7 | Bambarde | Ainode | Mapusa(goa) (40 km) |
| 8 | Bhekurli | Ker | Mapusa(goa) (30 km) |
| 9 | Bhike Konal | Kalane | Sawantwadi (30 km) |
| 10 | Bodade | Bodade | Mapusa(goa) (35 km) |
| 11 | Bodan | Bodan | Mapusa(goa) (30 km) |
| 12 | Fukeri | Phukeri | Sawantwadi (31 km) |
| 13 | Ghatiwade | Ainode | Bicholi(goa) (42 km) |
| 14 | Ghotge | Ghotage | Sawantwadi (52 km) |
| 15 | Ghotgewadi | Ghotagewadi | Mapusa(goa) (40 km) |
| 16 | Girode | Vazare | Bicholi(goa) (20 km) |
| 17 | Hewale | Ainode | Bicholi(goa) (42 km) |
| 18 | Kalane | Kalane | Sawantwadi (24 km) |
| 19 | Kasai | N/A | Mapusa(goa) (25 km) |
| 20 | Kendre Bk | Tervan Medhe | Dodamarg |
| 21 | Kendre Kh | Tervan Medhe | Dodamarg |
| 22 | Ker | Ker | Bicholi(goa) (35 km) |
| 23 | Khadpade | N/A | Sawantwadi (45 km) |
| 24 | Khanyale | Bodade | Mapusa(goa) (30 km) |
| 25 | Khokaral | Khokral | Sawantwadi (55 km) |
| 26 | Kolzar | Kolzar | Sawantwadi (28 km) |
| 27 | Konal | Konal | Mapusa(goa) (32 km) |
| 28 | Kudase | Kudase | Sawantwadi (35 km) |
| 29 | Kudase Kh | Kudase Khurd | Sawantwadi (35 km) |
| 30 | Kumbhavade | Chaukul | Sawantwadi (50 km) |
| 31 | Kumbral | Kumbral | Sawantwadi (30 km) |
| 32 | Maneri | Maneri | Mapusa(goa) (25 km) |
| 33 | Mangeli | Mangeli | Bicholi(goa) (31 km) |
| 34 | Matane | Matane | Bicholi(goa) (15 km) |
| 35 | Morgaon | Morgaon | Sawantwadi (24 km) |
| 36 | Morle | Morle | Mapusa(goa) (40 km) |
| 37 | Pal | Zarebambar | Dodamarg |
| 38 | Palye | Tervan Medhe | Bicholi(goa) (32 km) |
| 39 | Panturli | Parame | Sawantwadi (35 km) |
| 40 | Parme | Parame | Mapusa(goa) (35 km) |
| 41 | Patye | Patye Punarvasan Sasoli Khurd | Dodamarg |
| 42 | Phondye | Adali | Sawantwadi (30 km) |
| 43 | Pikule | Pikule | Mapusa(goa) (30 km) |
| 44 | Sargave | Ainode | Dodamarg |
| 45 | Sasoli | Sasoli | Sawantwadi (30 km) |
| 46 | Sasoli Kh | Patye Punarvasan Sasoli Khurd | Sawantwadi (30 km) |
| 47 | Sateli Bhedshi | Sateli Bhedshi | Mapusa(goa) (34 km) |
| 48 | Shirange | Bodan | Dodamarg |
| 49 | Shirwal | Kolzar | Sawantwadi (28 km) |
| 50 | Sonawal | Tervan Medhe | Bicholi(goa) (36 km) |
| 51 | Talekhol | Talekhol | Bicholi(goa) (16 km) |
| 52 | Talkat | Talkat | Sawantwadi (26 km) |
| 53 | Terwan | Tervan Medhe | Mapusa(goa) (40 km) |
| 54 | Terwanmedhe | Tervan Medhe | Bicholi(goa) (36 km) |
| 55 | Ugade | Kolzar | Sawantwadi (26 km) |
| 56 | Usap | Usap | Mapusa(goa) (36 km) |
| 57 | Vazare | Vazare | Bicholi(goa) (18 km) |
| 58 | Virdi | Virdi | Mapusa(goa) (35 km) |
| 59 | Zare | Zarebambar | Mapusa(goa) (26 km) |
| 60 | Zare 1 | Zarebambar | Mapusa(goa) (26 km) |
| 61 | Zare 2 | Zarebambar | Mapusa(goa) (26 km) |
| 62 | Zolambe | Zolambe | Sawantwadi (28 km) |
Population of Dodamarg Tehsil
The population profile of Dodamarg Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dodamarg's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,904 | 48,904 | N/A |
| Male Population | 24,242 | 24,242 | N/A |
| Female Population | 24,662 | 24,662 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,266 | 4,266 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,232 | 2,232 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,034 | 2,034 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 36,859 | 36,859 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,038 | 20,038 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,821 | 16,821 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,045 | 12,045 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,204 | 4,204 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,841 | 7,841 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,035 | 12,035 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dodamarg Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,090 | 3,090 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,493 | 1,493 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,597 | 1,597 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 307 | 307 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 155 | 155 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 152 | 152 | N/A |
| Population Density | 98 / km² | 98 / km² | N/A |