Aronda - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Aronda is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Aronda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aronda is 566889. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.48 hectares and falls under the 416513 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Aronda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aronda

As per Census 2011, Aronda village has a total population of 2,465 people, consisting of 1,233 males and 1,232 females. The village has 611 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,015 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4651,2331,232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221118103
Scheduled Castes (SC)1557877
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population2,0151,063952
Illiterate Population450170280

Nearby Villages of Aronda

Aronda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhatpavaniNorth-West1.41 km
SavarjuvaSouth-East1.55 km
GavataleWest2.03 km
NanosNorth2.46 km
GulduveNorth-East2.76 km
HudaNorth-West3.00 km
TirodaNorth-West3.43 km
TalawaneNorth-East3.53 km
KanyalWest3.56 km
MhartaleNorth-West3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aronda

Aronda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Aronda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Aronda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aronda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aronda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aronda

Where is Aronda located?

Aronda village is located in Sawantwadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aronda?

Aronda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aronda?

The pincode of Aronda is 416513.

What is the population of Aronda?

Aronda has a total population of 2,465, including 1,233 males and 1,232 females.

How many households are there in Aronda?

There are 611 households in Aronda.

What is the literacy rate in Aronda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aronda is 81.74%. Male literacy is 86.21% and female literacy is 77.27%.