Harkul Budruk - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Harkul Budruk is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Harkulbudruk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harkul Budruk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harkul Budruk is 566478. The village covers a total geographical area of 1687 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Harkul Budruk 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 Harkul Budruk

As per Census 2011, Harkul Budruk village has a total population of 4,251 people, consisting of 2,110 males and 2,141 females. The village has 985 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,435 literate and 816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Harkul Budruk are given below:

Nearby Villages of Harkul Budruk

Harkul Budruk 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 Harkul Budruk

Harkul Budruk 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 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Harkul Budruk is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Harkul Budruk is about 22 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 Harkul Budruk

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

Health Facilities in Harkul Budruk

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

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