Zolambe - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Zolambe is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Zolambe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zolambe is 566927. The village covers a total geographical area of 1093.26 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Zolambe 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 Zolambe

As per Census 2011, Zolambe village has a total population of 1,104 people, consisting of 532 males and 572 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 887 literate and 217 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Zolambe

Zolambe 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 Zolambe

Zolambe 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 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Zolambe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Zolambe is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zolambe

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

Health Facilities in Zolambe

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

FAQs about Zolambe