Lingeshwar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Lingeshwar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Wagherimathkhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingeshwar is 566428. The village covers a total geographical area of 18 hectares and falls under the 416601 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Lingeshwar 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

According to the 2011 Census, Lingeshwar village had a total population of 408 people, including 193 males and 215 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.80%, with male literacy at 82.56% and female literacy at 75.51%.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingeshwar

Lingeshwar 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

Public transport in the Lingeshwar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Lingeshwar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Lingeshwar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Lingeshwar

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Lingeshwar