Ulhasnagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Ulhasnagar is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ulhasnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ulhasnagar is 566461. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Ulhasnagar 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 Ulhasnagar

As per Census 2011, Ulhasnagar village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 116 males and 115 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 55 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population231116115
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275
Literate Population17610076
Illiterate Population551639

Nearby Villages of Ulhasnagar

Ulhasnagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajnagarSouth1.09 km
UpanagarWest1.55 km
UttamnagarSouth-East2.13 km
ShrinagarSouth2.36 km
Pimpaleshwar NagarWest2.56 km
GavalgaonSouth-East2.62 km
KalsuliSouth-West2.89 km
ShivdavNorth3.54 km
Lingeshwar NagarWest3.61 km
DaristeEast4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ulhasnagar

Ulhasnagar 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 56.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Ulhasnagar is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ulhasnagar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ulhasnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ulhasnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ulhasnagar

Where is Ulhasnagar located?

Ulhasnagar village is located in Kankavli Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ulhasnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ulhasnagar is Kalsuli.

What is the pincode of Ulhasnagar?

The pincode of Ulhasnagar is 416620.

What is the population of Ulhasnagar?

Ulhasnagar has a total population of 231, including 116 males and 115 females.

How many households are there in Ulhasnagar?

There are 62 households in Ulhasnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Ulhasnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ulhasnagar is 76.19%. Male literacy is 86.21% and female literacy is 66.09%.