Kavilgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Kavilgaon 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 18 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nerur(dewoolwada) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavilgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavilgaon is 566814. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.39 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kavilgaon 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 Kavilgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kavilgaon village had a total population of 728 people, including 368 males and 360 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.26%, with male literacy at 92.75% and female literacy at 81.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Kavilgaon

Kavilgaon 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 Kavilgaon

Kavilgaon 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 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kavilgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kavilgaon 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 Kavilgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kavilgaon

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

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