Digavale - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Digavale is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Digavle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Digavale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Digavale is 566489. The village covers a total geographical area of 1275 hectares and falls under the 416609 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Digavale 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 Digavale

According to the 2011 Census, Digavale village had a total population of 1,317 people, including 630 males and 687 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.11%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Digavale

Digavale 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 Digavale

Digavale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Digavale is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Digavale is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Digavale

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

Health Facilities in Digavale

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

FAQs about Digavale