Damare - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Damare is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Damare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damare is 566436. The village covers a total geographical area of 728.24 hectares and falls under the 416601 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Damare 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 Damare

According to the 2011 Census, Damare village had a total population of 646 people, including 300 males and 346 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 84.89% and female literacy at 70.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Damare

Damare 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 Damare

Damare 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Damare is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Damare is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damare

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

Health Facilities in Damare

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

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