Kumbral - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Kumbral is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kumbral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbral is 566934. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.57 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kumbral 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 Kumbral

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbral village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 642 males and 691 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,333642691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914744
Scheduled Castes (SC)1094663
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382315
Literate Population1,006543463
Illiterate Population32799228

Nearby Villages of Kumbral

Kumbral 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KolzarNorth2.32 km
BhikekonalSouth-West2.42 km
ShirwalEast2.45 km
PanturliSouth-East3.66 km
TalkatNorth-West3.67 km
UgadeWest3.91 km
KerEast4.66 km
ParmeSouth-East4.83 km
SateliSouth-West4.91 km
BhekurliNorth-East5.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbral

Kumbral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kumbral is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kumbral is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbral

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumbral

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kumbral

Where is Kumbral located?

Kumbral village is located in Dodamarg Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbral?

Kumbral is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumbral?

The pincode of Kumbral is 416511.

What is the population of Kumbral?

Kumbral had a total population of 1,333, including 642 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Kumbral?

Kumbral had 344 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbral?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbral was 81.00%. Male literacy was 91.26% and female literacy was 71.56%.