Hodawade Village Overview
Hodawade is a village in Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It lies about 15 km from Vengurla tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Oras Bk. district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hodawada is the Gram Panchayat for Hodawade village.
The sections below provide essential information about Hodawade village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hodawade is 566681. The village covers a geographical area of 874.58 hectares and has a pincode of 416529. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Hodawade
Population & Demographics of Hodawade
This section provides population and demographic details of Hodawade village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,447 | 646 | 801 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 113 | 52 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 98 | 44 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,078 | 513 | 565 |
| Illiterate Population | 369 | 133 | 236 |
Key population details of Hodawade village are given below:
- Hodawade village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,447, including approximately 646 males and 801 females, with a sex ratio of 1239 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 98 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Hodawade village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.50%.
- There are around 387 households in Hodawade village.
Transport & Connectivity of Hodawade
Transport facilities help residents of Hodawade village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hodawade
The following villages are located close to Hodawade and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hodawade
- Where is Hodawade located?
- Hodawade village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hodawade?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hodawade is Hodawada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Hodawade?
- The pincode of Hodawade is 416529.
- What is the population of Hodawade?
- Hodawade has a total population of 1,447, including 646 males and 801 females.
- How many households are there in Hodawade?
- There are 387 households in Hodawade.
- What is the literacy rate in Hodawade?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hodawade is 74.50%. Male literacy is 79.41% and female literacy is 70.54%.