Tondavali - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Tondavali is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Tondavli-bavashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tondavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tondavali is 566417. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.54 hectares and falls under the 416601 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Tondavali 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 Tondavali

As per Census 2011, Tondavali village has a total population of 905 people, consisting of 449 males and 456 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tondavali

Tondavali 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 Tondavali

Tondavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Tondavali is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Tondavali is about 53 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 Tondavali

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

Health Facilities in Tondavali

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

FAQs about Tondavali