Khambalwadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Khambalwadi is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kokisare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khambalwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khambalwadi is 566366. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.92 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Khambalwadi 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 Khambalwadi

As per Census 2011, Khambalwadi village has a total population of 504 people, consisting of 252 males and 252 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khambalwadi

Khambalwadi 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 Khambalwadi

Khambalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Khambalwadi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Khambalwadi 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 Khambalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Khambalwadi

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

FAQs about Khambalwadi