Sangave - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Sangave 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 36 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sangave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangave is 566477. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 416609 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Sangave 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 Sangave

According to the 2011 Census, Sangave village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 558 males and 597 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 92.90% and female literacy at 72.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Sangave

Sangave 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 Sangave

Sangave 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 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Sangave is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Sangave is about 36 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 Sangave

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

Health Facilities in Sangave

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

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