Ghadigaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Ghadigaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sonawadetarfkalsuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghadigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadigaon is 566734. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Ghadigaon 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 Ghadigaon

As per Census 2011, Ghadigaon village has a total population of 774 people, consisting of 358 males and 416 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghadigaon

Ghadigaon 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 Ghadigaon

Ghadigaon 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 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Ghadigaon is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ghadigaon is about 39 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 Ghadigaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghadigaon

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

FAQs about Ghadigaon