Uttamnagar - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Uttamnagar 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttamnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttamnagar is 566472. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 416620 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Uttamnagar 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 Uttamnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Uttamnagar village had a total population of 387 people, including 191 males and 196 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 81.71% and female literacy at 76.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttamnagar

Uttamnagar 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 Uttamnagar

Uttamnagar 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 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Uttamnagar is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Uttamnagar is about 40 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 Uttamnagar

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

Health Facilities in Uttamnagar

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

FAQs about Uttamnagar