Warde - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Warde is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Varde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Warde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Warde is 566741. The village covers a total geographical area of 983 hectares and falls under the 416521 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Warde 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 Warde

According to the 2011 Census, Warde village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 649 males and 667 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.00%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 72.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Warde

Warde 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 Warde

Warde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Warde is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Warde is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Warde

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

Health Facilities in Warde

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

FAQs about Warde