Katvad - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Katvad is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Katwad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katvad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katvad is 566591. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.06 hectares and falls under the 416606 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Katvad 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 Katvad

As per Census 2011, Katvad village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 226 males and 237 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 92 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Katvad

Katvad 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 Katvad

Katvad 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 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Katvad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Katvad 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 Katvad

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

Health Facilities in Katvad

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

FAQs about Katvad