Napane - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Napane is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Napane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Napane is 566361. The village covers a total geographical area of 746 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Napane 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 Napane

As per Census 2011, Napane village has a total population of 741 people, consisting of 355 males and 386 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 536 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Napane

Napane 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 Napane

Napane 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 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Napane is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Napane is about 65 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 Napane

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

Health Facilities in Napane

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

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