Nehru Nagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Nehru Nagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bhiravande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nehru Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehru Nagar is 566480. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.55 hectares and falls under the 416601 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Nehru 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 Nehru Nagar

As per Census 2011, Nehru Nagar village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 141 males and 171 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 1,212 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nehru Nagar

Nehru 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 Nehru Nagar

Nehru 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 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Nehru Nagar is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nehru Nagar is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehru Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nehru 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 Nehru Nagar village are given below:

FAQs about Nehru Nagar