Zare - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Zare is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Zarebambar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Zare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zare is 566972. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.16 hectares and falls under the 416512 pincode. Mapusa(goa) is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Zare 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 Zare

According to the 2011 Census, Zare village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 635 males and 618 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.17%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 74.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Zare

Zare 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 Zare

Zare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thivim, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mapusa(goa) to Zare is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Zare is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zare

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

Health Facilities in Zare

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

FAQs about Zare