Ansur - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Ansur is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ansur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ansur is 566676. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.23 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ansur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ansur

According to the 2011 Census, Ansur village had a total population of 951 people, including 447 males and 504 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.36%, with male literacy at 93.14% and female literacy at 82.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ansur

Ansur 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 Ansur

Ansur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Ansur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Ansur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ansur

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

Health Facilities in Ansur

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

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