Hirlok - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Hirlok 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 18 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Hirlok village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirlok is 566752. The village covers a total geographical area of 1098 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Hirlok 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 Hirlok

According to the 2011 Census, Hirlok village had a total population of 1,076 people, including 529 males and 547 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 93.13% and female literacy at 82.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirlok

Hirlok 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 Hirlok

Hirlok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Hirlok is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Hirlok is about 18 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 Hirlok

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

Health Facilities in Hirlok

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

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