Nandos - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Nandos 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 13 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nandos village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandos is 566608. The village covers a total geographical area of 853.86 hectares and falls under the 416604 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Nandos 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 Nandos

According to the 2011 Census, Nandos village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 816 males and 866 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.25%, with male literacy at 88.74% and female literacy at 78.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandos

Nandos 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 Nandos

Public transport in the Nandos 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 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Nandos is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nandos is about 13 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 Nandos

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

Health Facilities in Nandos

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

FAQs about Nandos