Poip Village Overview
Poip is a village in Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 22 km from Malwan tehsil headquarters and around 22 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Poip village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Poip village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poip is 566555. The village covers a geographical area of 1468.62 hectares and has a pincode of 416622. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Poip
Population & Demographics of Poip
This section provides population and demographic details of Poip village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,546 | 769 | 777 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 60 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 47 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 1,217 | 643 | 574 |
| Illiterate Population | 329 | 126 | 203 |
Key population details of Poip village are given below:
- Poip village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,546, including approximately 769 males and 777 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 80 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 22 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Poip village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.72%.
- There are around 410 households in Poip village.
Transport & Connectivity of Poip
Transport facilities help residents of Poip village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Poip
The following villages are located close to Poip and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poip
- Where is Poip located?
- Poip village is located in Malwan Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Poip?
- Poip is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Poip?
- The pincode of Poip is 416622.
- What is the population of Poip?
- Poip has a total population of 1,546, including 769 males and 777 females.
- How many households are there in Poip?
- There are 410 households in Poip.
- What is the literacy rate in Poip?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poip is 78.72%. Male literacy is 83.62% and female literacy is 73.87%.