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

As per Census 2011, Gavan village has a total population of 851 people, consisting of 404 males and 447 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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