Madgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Madgaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Madyachiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madgaon is 566828. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Madgaon 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 Madgaon

As per Census 2011, Madgaon village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 300 males and 338 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madgaon

Madgaon 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 Madgaon

Public transport in the Madgaon 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 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Madgaon is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Madgaon is about 23 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 Madgaon

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

Health Facilities in Madgaon

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

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