Dholkarwadi Village Overview
Dholkarwadi is a village in Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 12 km from Kudal tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mangaon is the Gram Panchayat for Dholkarwadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dholkarwadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholkarwadi is 566785. The village covers a geographical area of 314.99 hectares and has a pincode of 416519. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Dholkarwadi
Population & Demographics of Dholkarwadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Dholkarwadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 858 | 413 | 445 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 686 | 353 | 333 |
| Illiterate Population | 172 | 60 | 112 |
Key population details of Dholkarwadi village are given below:
- Dholkarwadi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 858, including approximately 413 males and 445 females, with a sex ratio of 1077 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 15 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dholkarwadi village is high, with a literacy rate of about 79.95%.
- There are around 198 households in Dholkarwadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dholkarwadi
Transport facilities help residents of Dholkarwadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dholkarwadi
The following villages are located close to Dholkarwadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dholkarwadi
- Where is Dholkarwadi located?
- Dholkarwadi village is located in Kudal Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dholkarwadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dholkarwadi is Mangaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dholkarwadi?
- The pincode of Dholkarwadi is 416519.
- What is the population of Dholkarwadi?
- Dholkarwadi has a total population of 858, including 413 males and 445 females.
- How many households are there in Dholkarwadi?
- There are 198 households in Dholkarwadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Dholkarwadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholkarwadi is 79.95%. Male literacy is 85.47% and female literacy is 74.83%.