Nhaichiad - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Nhaichiad is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Asoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nhaichiad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nhaichiad is 566692. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.15 hectares and falls under the 416518 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nhaichiad 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 Nhaichiad

According to the 2011 Census, Nhaichiad village had a total population of 477 people, including 254 males and 223 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.03%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 82.09%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nhaichiad

Nhaichiad 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 Nhaichiad

Public transport in the Nhaichiad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Nhaichiad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Nhaichiad is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nhaichiad

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

Health Facilities in Nhaichiad

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

FAQs about Nhaichiad