Dandeli - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Dandeli is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Dandeli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandeli is 566882. The village covers a total geographical area of 755 hectares and falls under the 416514 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dandeli 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 Dandeli

According to the 2011 Census, Dandeli village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 639 males and 614 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 81.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandeli

Dandeli 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 Dandeli

Dandeli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madure, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Dandeli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dandeli is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandeli

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

Health Facilities in Dandeli

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

FAQs about Dandeli