Yedgaon - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Yedgaon is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Yedagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yedgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yedgaon is 566368. The village covers a total geographical area of 853 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Yedgaon 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 Yedgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Yedgaon village had a total population of 894 people, including 424 males and 470 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 91.99% and female literacy at 73.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Yedgaon

Yedgaon 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 Yedgaon

Yedgaon 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 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Yedgaon is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Yedgaon 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 Yedgaon

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

Health Facilities in Yedgaon

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

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