Nigude - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Nigude is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Nigude village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigude is 566905. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.7 hectares and falls under the 416514 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Nigude 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 Nigude

According to the 2011 Census, Nigude village had a total population of 1,164 people, including 547 males and 617 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.69%, with male literacy at 94.43% and female literacy at 79.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigude

Nigude 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 Nigude

Nigude 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 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Nigude is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nigude is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigude

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

Health Facilities in Nigude

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

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