Kavathi - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Kavathi is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kavathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavathi is 566820. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.61 hectares and falls under the 416524 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kavathi 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 Kavathi

As per Census 2011, Kavathi village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 492 males and 399 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 651 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavathi

Kavathi 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 Kavathi

Kavathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kavathi is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kavathi is about 32 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 Kavathi

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

Health Facilities in Kavathi

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

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