Pimpalgaon - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Pimpalgaon is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Naradave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pimpalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pimpalgaon is 566493. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.71 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Pimpalgaon 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 Pimpalgaon

As per Census 2011, Pimpalgaon village has a total population of 451 people, consisting of 202 males and 249 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,232 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 116 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pimpalgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon 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 Pimpalgaon

Pimpalgaon 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 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Pimpalgaon is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pimpalgaon is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pimpalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Pimpalgaon

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

FAQs about Pimpalgaon