Anav - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Anav is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Anav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anav is 566725. The village covers a total geographical area of 1193.67 hectares and falls under the 416812 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Anav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Anav

As per Census 2011, Anav village has a total population of 2,186 people, consisting of 1,093 males and 1,093 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,686 literate and 500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Anav

Anav 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 Anav

Anav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Anav is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Anav is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anav

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

Health Facilities in Anav

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

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