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, the sub-district code of Dodamarg Block (CD) is 04282. The total area of Dodamarg Tehsil is 500 km². Dodamarg has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 48,904 people. Includes nearly 24,242 males and 24,662 females. Rural population is about 48,904 people.
- There are around 4,266 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,232 boys and 2,034 girls.
- Literate population is about 36,859 people. Non-literate population is around 12,045 people.
- There are nearly 12,035 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dodamarg Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dodamarg Tehsil is approximately 3,090 people, including 1,493 males and 1,597 females. Around 3,090 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dodamarg Tehsil is about 307 people, including 155 males and 152 females. Around 307 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 98 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 98 people per sq. km.