Nirukhe Village Overview
Nirukhe is a village in Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 45 km from Kudal tehsil headquarters and around 17 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nirukhe village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Nirukhe village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nirukhe is 566740. The village covers a geographical area of 1128.77 hectares and has a pincode of 416521. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Location Map of Nirukhe
Population & Demographics of Nirukhe
This section provides population and demographic details of Nirukhe village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 856 | 391 | 465 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 23 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 76 | 30 | 46 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 657 | 339 | 318 |
| Illiterate Population | 199 | 52 | 147 |
Key population details of Nirukhe village are given below:
- Nirukhe village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 856, including approximately 391 males and 465 females, with a sex ratio of 1189 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 76 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nirukhe village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.75%.
- There are around 230 households in Nirukhe village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nirukhe
Transport facilities help residents of Nirukhe village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nirukhe
The following villages are located close to Nirukhe and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nirukhe
- Where is Nirukhe located?
- Nirukhe village is located in Kudal Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nirukhe?
- Nirukhe is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nirukhe?
- The pincode of Nirukhe is 416521.
- What is the population of Nirukhe?
- Nirukhe has a total population of 856, including 391 males and 465 females.
- How many households are there in Nirukhe?
- There are 230 households in Nirukhe.
- What is the literacy rate in Nirukhe?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nirukhe is 76.75%. Male literacy is 86.70% and female literacy is 68.39%.