Koil - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Koil is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bandivdekhurd-koil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koil is 566560. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.1 hectares and falls under the 416608 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Koil 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 Koil

According to the 2011 Census, Koil village had a total population of 110 people, including 59 males and 51 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.65%, with male literacy at 94.64% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Koil

Koil 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 Koil

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Koil. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Koil is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Koil is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koil

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

Health Facilities in Koil

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

FAQs about Koil