Dikval - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Dikval is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Golvan-kumame serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dikval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dikval is 566578. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.16 hectares and falls under the 416603 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Dikval 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 Dikval

As per Census 2011, Dikval village has a total population of 325 people, consisting of 168 males and 157 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population325168157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22175
Scheduled Castes (SC)593029
Literate Population238133105
Illiterate Population873552

Nearby Villages of Dikval

Dikval 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)
WaingavadeNorth-East2.06 km
NandosSouth2.25 km
KumameSouth-West2.79 km
GolwanWest2.80 km
TiravdeSouth-East2.98 km
TembwadiSouth-West4.18 km
KhotaleNorth-East4.23 km
ChafekholWest4.74 km
GuramnagariSouth4.79 km
KusaraveSouth-East4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dikval

Public transport in the Dikval 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 66.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Dikval is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dikval is about 18 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 Dikval

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dikval

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dikval

Where is Dikval located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dikval?

The Gram Panchayat of Dikval is Golvan-kumame.

What is the pincode of Dikval?

The pincode of Dikval is 416603.

What is the population of Dikval?

Dikval has a total population of 325, including 168 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Dikval?

There are 87 households in Dikval.

What is the literacy rate in Dikval?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dikval is 73.23%. Male literacy is 79.17% and female literacy is 66.88%.