Ozaram - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Ozaram is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ozaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ozaram is 566413. The village covers a total geographical area of 1242.41 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ozaram 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 Ozaram

According to the 2011 Census, Ozaram village had a total population of 980 people, including 476 males and 504 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.05%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 78.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ozaram

Ozaram 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 Ozaram

Ozaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Ozaram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ozaram is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ozaram

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

Health Facilities in Ozaram

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

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