Gothos - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Gothos is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Gothos village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothos is 566758. The village covers a total geographical area of 1359.31 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Gothos 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 Gothos

According to the 2011 Census, Gothos village had a total population of 1,548 people, including 743 males and 805 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.71%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, 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 Gothos

Gothos 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 Gothos

Gothos is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Gothos is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gothos is about 28 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 Gothos

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

Health Facilities in Gothos

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

FAQs about Gothos