Kutgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Kutgaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nerur(dewoolwada) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutgaon is 566816. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.39 hectares and falls under the 416525 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kutgaon 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 Kutgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kutgaon village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 514 males and 596 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.12%, with male literacy at 93.53% and female literacy at 85.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutgaon

Kutgaon 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 Kutgaon

Public transport in the Kutgaon 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 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kutgaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kutgaon is about 22 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 Kutgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kutgaon

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

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