Natal - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Natal is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Natal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Natal is 566487. The village covers a total geographical area of 2531.27 hectares and falls under the 416609 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Natal 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 Natal

According to the 2011 Census, Natal village had a total population of 3,213 people, including 1,528 males and 1,685 females, living in 885 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.08%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 75.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Natal

Natal 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 Natal

Natal 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 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Natal is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Natal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Natal

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

Health Facilities in Natal

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

FAQs about Natal