Bengaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Bengaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Mangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengaon is 566774. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.72 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bengaon 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 Bengaon

As per Census 2011, Bengaon village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 401 males and 395 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 167 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengaon

Bengaon 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 Bengaon

Bengaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Bengaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bengaon is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengaon

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

Health Facilities in Bengaon

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

FAQs about Bengaon