Avalegaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Avalegaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Awalegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avalegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avalegaon is 566745. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.88 hectares and falls under the 416521 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Avalegaon 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 Avalegaon

As per Census 2011, Avalegaon village has a total population of 782 people, consisting of 378 males and 404 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Avalegaon

Avalegaon 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 Avalegaon

Avalegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Avalegaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Avalegaon is about 7 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 Avalegaon

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

Health Facilities in Avalegaon

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

FAQs about Avalegaon