Kshetrapal - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Kshetrapal is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Insuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kshetrapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kshetrapal is 566903. The village covers a total geographical area of 1014 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kshetrapal 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 Kshetrapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kshetrapal village had a total population of 1,816 people, including 887 males and 929 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.01%, with male literacy at 91.20% and female literacy at 75.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kshetrapal

Kshetrapal 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 Kshetrapal

Kshetrapal 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 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kshetrapal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kshetrapal is about 45 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 Kshetrapal

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

Health Facilities in Kshetrapal

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

FAQs about Kshetrapal