Durganagar - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Durganagar is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sonawadetarfkalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durganagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durganagar is 566732. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.16 hectares and falls under the 416632 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Durganagar 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 Durganagar

As per Census 2011, Durganagar village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 214 males and 216 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 122 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durganagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Durganagar

Durganagar 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 Durganagar

Durganagar 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 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Durganagar is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Durganagar is about 40 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 Durganagar

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

Health Facilities in Durganagar

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

FAQs about Durganagar