Awade - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Awade is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bodade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Awade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Awade is 566966. The village covers a total geographical area of 26 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Mapusa(goa) is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Awade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Awade

As per Census 2011, Awade village has a total population of 157 people, consisting of 80 males and 77 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 42 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Awade

Awade 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 Awade

Awade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mapusa(goa) to Awade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Awade is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Awade

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

Health Facilities in Awade

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

FAQs about Awade