Gudhipur - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Gudhipur is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 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 Gudhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudhipur is 566801. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.66 hectares and falls under the 416528 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gudhipur 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 Gudhipur

As per Census 2011, Gudhipur village has a total population of 2,309 people, consisting of 1,192 males and 1,117 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,806 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 729 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudhipur

Gudhipur 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 Gudhipur

Gudhipur 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 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Gudhipur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gudhipur 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 Gudhipur

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

Health Facilities in Gudhipur

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

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