Chendawan - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Chendawan is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chendvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chendawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chendawan is 566819. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.81 hectares and falls under the 416524 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chendawan 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 Chendawan

According to the 2011 Census, Chendawan village had a total population of 494 people, including 238 males and 256 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.65%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 76.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Chendawan

Chendawan 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 Chendawan

Chendawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Chendawan is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Chendawan is about 30 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 Chendawan

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

Health Facilities in Chendawan

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

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