Namasgaon - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Namasgaon is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Salgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namasgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namasgaon is 566780. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.84 hectares and falls under the 416520 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Namasgaon 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 Namasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Namasgaon village had a total population of 701 people, including 340 males and 361 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.03%, with male literacy at 93.83% and female literacy at 86.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Namasgaon

Namasgaon 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 Namasgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Namasgaon. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Namasgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Namasgaon is about 25 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 Namasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Namasgaon

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

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