Aynal - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Aynal is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ayanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aynal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aynal is 566420. The village covers a total geographical area of 1232.39 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Aynal 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 Aynal

According to the 2011 Census, Aynal village had a total population of 944 people, including 461 males and 483 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 91.51% and female literacy at 74.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Aynal

Aynal 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 Aynal

Aynal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Aynal is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Aynal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aynal

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

Health Facilities in Aynal

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

FAQs about Aynal