Deulwada - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Deulwada is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Dewoolwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deulwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deulwada is 566574. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Deulwada 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 Deulwada

As per Census 2011, Deulwada village has a total population of 1,250 people, consisting of 594 males and 656 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,052 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,250594656
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774235
Scheduled Castes (SC)1185959
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945
Literate Population1,052523529
Illiterate Population19871127

Nearby Villages of Deulwada

Deulwada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhervandEast0.89 km
MargtadNorth1.57 km
MasureNorth-West1.61 km
BhogalewadiSouth1.91 km
AnganewadiSouth-West2.05 km
WeralEast2.08 km
MagvaneSouth-West2.17 km
DangmodeNorth-East2.68 km
MardeNorth-West2.71 km
Sayyad JuvaNorth-West3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deulwada

Deulwada 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 Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Deulwada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Deulwada 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 Deulwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Deulwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Deulwada

Where is Deulwada located?

Deulwada village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deulwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Deulwada is Dewoolwada.

What is the pincode of Deulwada?

The pincode of Deulwada is 416608.

What is the population of Deulwada?

Deulwada has a total population of 1,250, including 594 males and 656 females.

How many households are there in Deulwada?

There are 339 households in Deulwada.

What is the literacy rate in Deulwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deulwada is 84.16%. Male literacy is 88.05% and female literacy is 80.64%.