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

As per Census 2011, Kavthani village has a total population of 1,078 people, consisting of 528 males and 550 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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