Nandgaon - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Nandgaon is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nandgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandgaon is 566422. The village covers a total geographical area of 1330.31 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Nandgaon 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 Nandgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Nandgaon village had a total population of 3,337 people, including 1,637 males and 1,700 females, living in 756 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.86%, with male literacy at 91.48% and female literacy at 76.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandgaon

Nandgaon 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 Nandgaon

Nandgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Nandgaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nandgaon 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 Nandgaon

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

Health Facilities in Nandgaon

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

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