Pimpaleshwar Nagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Pimpaleshwar Nagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpaleshwar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpaleshwar Nagar is 566462. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.89 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Pimpaleshwar 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 Pimpaleshwar Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Pimpaleshwar Nagar village had a total population of 731 people, including 338 males and 393 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.33%, with male literacy at 93.89% and female literacy at 76.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Pimpaleshwar Nagar

Pimpaleshwar 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 Pimpaleshwar Nagar

Pimpaleshwar 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 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Pimpaleshwar Nagar is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pimpaleshwar Nagar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpaleshwar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Pimpaleshwar 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 Pimpaleshwar Nagar village are given below:

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