Nivaje - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Nivaje is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nivaje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivaje is 566757. The village covers a total geographical area of 1046.99 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Nivaje 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 Nivaje

As per Census 2011, Nivaje village has a total population of 1,042 people, consisting of 519 males and 523 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 773 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nivaje

Nivaje 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 Nivaje

Public transport in the Nivaje is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Nivaje is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nivaje is about 30 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 Nivaje

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

Health Facilities in Nivaje

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

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