Shivajinagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Shivajinagar 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shivajinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivajinagar is 566483. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.91 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Shivajinagar 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 Shivajinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shivajinagar village had a total population of 1,179 people, including 578 males and 601 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.13%, with male literacy at 93.52% and female literacy at 83.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivajinagar

Shivajinagar 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 Shivajinagar

Shivajinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Shivajinagar

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

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