Kavthani - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Kavthani is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kavthani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavthani is 566921. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.37 hectares and falls under the 416514 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kavthani 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 Kavthani

According to the 2011 Census, Kavthani village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 528 males and 550 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.30%, with male literacy at 91.23% and female literacy at 77.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavthani

Kavthani 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 Kavthani

Kavthani 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 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kavthani is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kavthani is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavthani

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

Health Facilities in Kavthani

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

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