Tank - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Tank is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Sagartirtha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tank village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tank is 566696. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.93 hectares and falls under the 416518 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tank 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 Tank

According to the 2011 Census, Tank village had a total population of 948 people, including 473 males and 475 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.86%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 78.77%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tank

Tank 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 Tank

Tank is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Tank is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Tank is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tank

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

Health Facilities in Tank

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

FAQs about Tank