Kurangavne - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Kurangavne is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kurangavne village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurangavne is 566400. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.38 hectares and falls under the 416703 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kurangavne 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 Kurangavne

According to the 2011 Census, Kurangavne village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 476 males and 553 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.63%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, 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 Kurangavne

Kurangavne 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 Kurangavne

Kurangavne 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 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kurangavne is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kurangavne is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurangavne

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

Health Facilities in Kurangavne

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

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