Bhutvad - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Bhutvad is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Jambhavde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhutvad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhutvad is 566737. The village covers a total geographical area of 985 hectares and falls under the 416632 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bhutvad 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 Bhutvad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhutvad village had a total population of 1,242 people, including 599 males and 643 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.50%, with male literacy at 91.24% and female literacy at 70.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhutvad

Bhutvad 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 Bhutvad

Bhutvad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Bhutvad is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhutvad is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhutvad

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

Health Facilities in Bhutvad

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

FAQs about Bhutvad