Pinguli - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Pinguli is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pinguli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pinguli is 566803. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 416528 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pinguli 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 Pinguli

According to the 2011 Census, Pinguli village had a total population of 1,574 people, including 831 males and 743 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.63%, with male literacy at 93.39% and female literacy at 89.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pinguli

Pinguli 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 Pinguli

Pinguli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Pinguli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Pinguli is about 15 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 Pinguli

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

Health Facilities in Pinguli

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

FAQs about Pinguli