Kupavade - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Kupavade is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kupawade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kupavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kupavade is 566730. The village covers a total geographical area of 763 hectares and falls under the 416632 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Kupavade 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 Kupavade

As per Census 2011, Kupavade village has a total population of 823 people, consisting of 356 males and 467 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,311 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 612 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kupavade

Kupavade 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 Kupavade

Public transport in the Kupavade is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kupavade is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kupavade is about 35 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 Kupavade

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

Health Facilities in Kupavade

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

FAQs about Kupavade