Phanasnagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Phanasnagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Varavde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phanasnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phanasnagar is 566468. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.05 hectares and falls under the 416609 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Phanasnagar 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 Phanasnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Phanasnagar village had a total population of 1,097 people, including 531 males and 566 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.24%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 87.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Phanasnagar

Phanasnagar 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 Phanasnagar

Phanasnagar 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Phanasnagar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Phanasnagar is about 25 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 Phanasnagar

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

Health Facilities in Phanasnagar

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

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