Kegad - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Kegad is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Chaukul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kegad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kegad is 566868. The village covers a total geographical area of 2538 hectares and falls under the 416550 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kegad 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 Kegad

As per Census 2011, Kegad village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 232 males and 265 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 298 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kegad

Kegad 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 Kegad

Kegad 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 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kegad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kegad is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kegad

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

Health Facilities in Kegad

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

FAQs about Kegad