Bhattgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Bhattgaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Mangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhattgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhattgaon is 566786. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.55 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhattgaon 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 Bhattgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhattgaon village had a total population of 349 people, including 167 males and 182 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.71%, with male literacy at 98.66% and female literacy at 79.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhattgaon

Bhattgaon 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 Bhattgaon

Bhattgaon 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 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Bhattgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhattgaon is about 24 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 Bhattgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhattgaon

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

FAQs about Bhattgaon