Ashiye - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Ashiye is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ashiye village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashiye is 566455. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Ashiye 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 Ashiye

According to the 2011 Census, Ashiye village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 690 males and 688 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.74%, with male literacy at 93.98% and female literacy at 81.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashiye

Ashiye 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 Ashiye

Ashiye is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Ashiye is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ashiye is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ashiye

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

Health Facilities in Ashiye

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

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