Kumbhavade - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Kumbhavade is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kumbhavade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhavade is 566369. The village covers a total geographical area of 728 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kumbhavade 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 Kumbhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbhavade village had a total population of 612 people, including 272 males and 340 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 63.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbhavade

Kumbhavade 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 Kumbhavade

Kumbhavade 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Kumbhavade is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kumbhavade is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhavade

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

Health Facilities in Kumbhavade

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

FAQs about Kumbhavade