Upavade - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Upavade is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Vasoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Upavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Upavade is 566767. The village covers a total geographical area of 1199 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Upavade 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 Upavade

According to the 2011 Census, Upavade village had a total population of 497 people, including 235 males and 262 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Upavade

Upavade 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 Upavade

Upavade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Upavade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Upavade 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 Upavade

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

Health Facilities in Upavade

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

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