Gulduve - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Gulduve is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Gulduve village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulduve is 566885. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 416513 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gulduve 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 Gulduve

According to the 2011 Census, Gulduve village had a total population of 594 people, including 297 males and 297 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 77.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulduve

Gulduve 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 Gulduve

Gulduve 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 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Gulduve is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gulduve is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulduve

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

Health Facilities in Gulduve

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

FAQs about Gulduve