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:

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dikval