Bibavane - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Bibavane is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bibawane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bibavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bibavane is 566806. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.79 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bibavane 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 Bibavane

According to the 2011 Census, Bibavane village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 708 males and 648 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.77%, with male literacy at 92.79% and female literacy at 84.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bibavane

Bibavane 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 Bibavane

Bibavane is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Bibavane is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bibavane is about 21 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 Bibavane

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

Health Facilities in Bibavane

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

FAQs about Bibavane