Huda - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Huda is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Redi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Huda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Huda is 566708. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.25 hectares and falls under the 416517 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Huda 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 Huda

As per Census 2011, Huda village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 493 males and 499 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population992493499
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864541
Scheduled Castes (SC)1176057
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population795413382
Illiterate Population19780117

Nearby Villages of Huda

Huda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MhartaleWest0.66 km
BombadojichiwadiSouth-West1.57 km
BhatpavaniEast1.62 km
TirodaNorth-East1.85 km
NanosNorth-East2.01 km
GavataleSouth2.05 km
KanyalSouth-West2.10 km
SukhalbhatWest2.54 km
RediWest2.79 km
ArondaSouth-East3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Huda

Huda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Huda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Huda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Huda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Huda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Huda

Where is Huda located?

Huda village is located in Vengurla Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Huda?

The Gram Panchayat of Huda is Redi.

What is the pincode of Huda?

The pincode of Huda is 416517.

What is the population of Huda?

Huda has a total population of 992, including 493 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Huda?

There are 238 households in Huda.

What is the literacy rate in Huda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Huda is 80.14%. Male literacy is 83.77% and female literacy is 76.55%.