Bordave - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Bordave is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bordave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bordave is 566467. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.77 hectares and falls under the 416603 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bordave 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 Bordave

According to the 2011 Census, Bordave village had a total population of 1,755 people, including 840 males and 915 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 76.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bordave

Bordave 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 Bordave

Bordave 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 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Bordave is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bordave is about 12 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 Bordave

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

Health Facilities in Bordave

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

FAQs about Bordave