Lingeshwar Nagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Lingeshwar Nagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingeshwar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingeshwar Nagar is 566463. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Lingeshwar Nagar 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 Lingeshwar Nagar

As per Census 2011, Lingeshwar Nagar village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 236 males and 261 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 1,105 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lingeshwar Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lingeshwar Nagar

Lingeshwar Nagar 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 Lingeshwar Nagar

Lingeshwar Nagar 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 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Lingeshwar Nagar is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Lingeshwar Nagar is about 40 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 Lingeshwar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Lingeshwar Nagar

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

FAQs about Lingeshwar Nagar