Achirne - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Achirne is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Achirne village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achirne is 566386. The village covers a total geographical area of 1289.99 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Achirne village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Achirne

According to the 2011 Census, Achirne village had a total population of 1,255 people, including 609 males and 646 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.78%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 74.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Achirne

Achirne 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 Achirne

Public transport in the Achirne is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Achirne is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Achirne is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achirne

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

Health Facilities in Achirne

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

FAQs about Achirne