Kirlos - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Kirlos is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kirlos village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirlos is 566546. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.2 hectares and falls under the 416616 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kirlos 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 Kirlos

According to the 2011 Census, Kirlos village had a total population of 676 people, including 322 males and 354 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 91.86% and female literacy at 73.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirlos

Kirlos 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 Kirlos

Kirlos is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Kirlos is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kirlos is about 20 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 Kirlos

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

Health Facilities in Kirlos

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

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