Kumbharwadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Kumbharwadi is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Umbarde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumbharwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbharwadi is 566351. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kumbharwadi 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 Kumbharwadi

As per Census 2011, Kumbharwadi village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 127 males and 182 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,433 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 173 literate and 136 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population309127182
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281216
Literate Population1738885
Illiterate Population1363997

Nearby Villages of Kumbharwadi

Kumbharwadi 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)
KusurSouth1.42 km
MehbubnagarNorth-West1.51 km
MadhaliwadiSouth-East2.38 km
UmbardeSouth-West3.00 km
PimpalwadiSouth3.44 km
MangavaliNorth-East3.52 km
KumbhariSouth-East3.70 km
KolapeNorth-West4.05 km
VengasarNorth-West4.14 km
BhusarwadiWest4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumbharwadi

Kumbharwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Rajapur to Kumbharwadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kumbharwadi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbharwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kumbharwadi

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

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

FAQs about Kumbharwadi

Where is Kumbharwadi located?

Kumbharwadi village is located in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumbharwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumbharwadi is Umbarde.

What is the pincode of Kumbharwadi?

The pincode of Kumbharwadi is 416810.

What is the population of Kumbharwadi?

Kumbharwadi has a total population of 309, including 127 males and 182 females.

How many households are there in Kumbharwadi?

There are 111 households in Kumbharwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kumbharwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumbharwadi is 55.99%. Male literacy is 69.29% and female literacy is 46.70%.