Kanyal - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Kanyal is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 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 Kanyal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanyal is 566713. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 416517 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kanyal 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 Kanyal

As per Census 2011, Kanyal village has a total population of 642 people, consisting of 313 males and 329 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 93 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanyal

Kanyal 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 Kanyal

Kanyal 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 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Kanyal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kanyal 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 Kanyal

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

Health Facilities in Kanyal

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

FAQs about Kanyal