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

As per Census 2011, Nemale village has a total population of 3,015 people, consisting of 1,504 males and 1,511 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,385 literate and 630 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0151,5041,511
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252137115
Scheduled Castes (SC)1739182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331815
Literate Population2,3851,2741,111
Illiterate Population630230400

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadaSouth-West1.91 km
BhomEast3.26 km
KumbharwadaSouth-West3.58 km
AkeriNorth-East3.78 km
BrahmanpatEast3.88 km
MalgaonSouth-East4.11 km
KamalevirNorth-West4.23 km
VajratWest4.68 km
NiravadeSouth5.01 km
HodawadaSouth-West5.10 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nemale

Where is Nemale located?

Nemale village is located in Sawantwadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nemale?

Nemale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nemale?

The pincode of Nemale is 416516.

What is the population of Nemale?

Nemale has a total population of 3,015, including 1,504 males and 1,511 females.

How many households are there in Nemale?

There are 674 households in Nemale.

What is the literacy rate in Nemale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nemale is 79.10%. Male literacy is 84.71% and female literacy is 73.53%.