Ghotage - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Ghotage 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.. Ghotage village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotage is 566956. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.16 hectares and falls under the 416512 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Ghotage 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 Ghotage

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotage village had a total population of 981 people, including 473 males and 508 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.76%, with male literacy at 95.28% and female literacy at 79.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotage

Ghotage 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 Ghotage

Ghotage is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Ghotage is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ghotage 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 Ghotage

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

Health Facilities in Ghotage

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

FAQs about Ghotage