Dhareshwar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Dhareshwar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasarde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhareshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhareshwar is 566409. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.64 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Dhareshwar 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 Dhareshwar

As per Census 2011, Dhareshwar village has a total population of 411 people, consisting of 202 males and 209 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 151 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhareshwar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhareshwar

Dhareshwar 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 Dhareshwar

Dhareshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Dhareshwar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dhareshwar is about 53 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 Dhareshwar

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

Health Facilities in Dhareshwar

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

FAQs about Dhareshwar