Anandnagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Anandnagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasarde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anandnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anandnagar is 566412. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.68 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Anandnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Anandnagar village had a total population of 802 people, including 412 males and 390 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.55%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 78.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Anandnagar

Anandnagar 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 Anandnagar

Anandnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Anandnagar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Anandnagar is about 51 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 Anandnagar

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

Health Facilities in Anandnagar

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

FAQs about Anandnagar