Terai - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Terai 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 56 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chindar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Terai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terai is 566511. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.33 hectares and falls under the 416614 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Terai 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 Terai

As per Census 2011, Terai village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 234 males and 264 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 397 literate and 101 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Terai

Terai 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 Terai

Terai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Terai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Terai is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Terai

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

Health Facilities in Terai

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

FAQs about Terai