Shidavne - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Shidavne is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Shidavne village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shidavne is 566403. The village covers a total geographical area of 1021.27 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Shidavne 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 Shidavne

According to the 2011 Census, Shidavne village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 682 males and 775 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 63.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Shidavne

Shidavne 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 Shidavne

Shidavne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Shidavne is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Shidavne is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shidavne

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

Health Facilities in Shidavne

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

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