Uttar Dakshin Gavthan - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Uttar Dakshin Gavthan 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasarde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Dakshin Gavthan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Dakshin Gavthan is 566411. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Uttar Dakshin Gavthan 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 Uttar Dakshin Gavthan

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Dakshin Gavthan village had a total population of 1,445 people, including 741 males and 704 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.75%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 80.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Dakshin Gavthan

Uttar Dakshin Gavthan 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 Uttar Dakshin Gavthan

Uttar Dakshin Gavthan 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 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Uttar Dakshin Gavthan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Uttar Dakshin Gavthan is about 52 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 Uttar Dakshin Gavthan

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Dakshin Gavthan

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

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