Gavan - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Gavan is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Parulebajar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavan is 566636. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.68 hectares and falls under the 416523 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gavan 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 Gavan

According to the 2011 Census, Gavan village had a total population of 851 people, including 404 males and 447 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.70%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 73.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavan

Gavan 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 Gavan

Public transport in the Gavan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Gavan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Gavan is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavan

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

Health Facilities in Gavan

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

FAQs about Gavan