Gondhalpur - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Gondhalpur is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pinguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gondhalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondhalpur is 566804. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.34 hectares and falls under the 416528 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gondhalpur 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 Gondhalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gondhalpur village had a total population of 2,251 people, including 1,141 males and 1,110 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.80%, with male literacy at 93.03% and female literacy at 86.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gondhalpur

Gondhalpur 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 Gondhalpur

Gondhalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Gondhalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gondhalpur is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondhalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gondhalpur

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

FAQs about Gondhalpur