Nemale - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Nemale is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nemale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nemale is 566840. The village covers a total geographical area of 1527.72 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nemale 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 Nemale

According to the 2011 Census, Nemale village had a total population of 3,015 people, including 1,504 males and 1,511 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.32%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 79.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Nemale

Nemale 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 Nemale

Nemale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Nemale is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nemale is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nemale

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

Health Facilities in Nemale

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

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