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

According to the 2011 Census, Aronda village had a total population of 2,465 people, including 1,233 males and 1,232 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.80%, with male literacy at 95.34% and female literacy at 84.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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