Gavalgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Gavalgaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kupawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavalgaon is 566729. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 416528 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Gavalgaon 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 Gavalgaon

As per Census 2011, Gavalgaon village has a total population of 319 people, consisting of 145 males and 174 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,200 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavalgaon

Gavalgaon 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 Gavalgaon

Gavalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 Gavalgaon is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gavalgaon is about 35 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 Gavalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Gavalgaon

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

FAQs about Gavalgaon