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

According to the 2011 Census, Gavalgaon village had a total population of 319 people, including 145 males and 174 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, 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 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:

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