Hedul - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Hedul is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Hedul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hedul is 566557. The village covers a total geographical area of 849 hectares and falls under the 416603 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Hedul 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 Hedul

According to the 2011 Census, Hedul village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 649 males and 669 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 64.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Hedul

Hedul 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 Hedul

Hedul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Hedul is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Hedul 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 Hedul

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

Health Facilities in Hedul

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

FAQs about Hedul