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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Sindhudurg district<br />
| settlement_type = [[List of districts of Maharashtra|District]] of [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| total_type = Total<br />
| native_name = <br />
| image_map = Sindhudurg in Maharashtra (India).svg<br />
| map_caption = Location of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra<br />
| coordinates = <br />
| coor_pinpoint = Oros, Sindhudurg<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flagu|India}}<br />
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = Division<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Konkan division|Konkan]]<br />
| established_title = Established<br />
| established_date = <br />
| seat_type = Headquarters<br />
| seat = [[Oros, Sindhudurg]]<br />
| parts_type = [[Tehsils of India|Talukas]]<br />
| parts_style = para<br />
| p1 = 1. [[Dodamarg]], 2. [[Sawantwadi]], 3. [[Vengurla]], 4. [[Kudal]], 5. [[Malvan]], 6. [[Kankavli]], 7. [[Devgad]], 8. [[Vaibhavwadi]]<br />
| area_total_km2 = 5,207<br />
| area_footnotes = <br />
| population_as_of = 2011<br />
| population_total = 849,651<br />
| population_footnotes = <br />
| population_urban = 12.59%<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
| demographics_type1 = Demographics<br />
| demographics1_title1 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]]<br />
| demographics1_info1 = 85.56%<br />
| demographics1_title2 = Sex ratio<br />
| demographics1_info2 = 1,036<br />
| leader_title = <br />
| leader_name = <br />
| leader_title1 = [[Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha constituencies]]<br />
| leader_name1 = 1. [[Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg]] (shared with [[Ratnagiri district]]) (Based on [http://164.100.9.199/ecimaps/ecipdf/state_pc_Map/Maharashtra.pdf Election Commission website])<br />
| leader_title2 = [[Vidhan Sabha|Vidhan Sabha constituencies]]<br />
| leader_name2 = 3<br />
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]<br />
| utc_offset1 = +05:30<br />
| registration_plate = <br />
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Roads in India|Major highways]]<br />
| blank_info_sec1 = [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH-66]]<br />
| blank_name_sec2 = Average annual precipitation<br />
| blank_info_sec2 = 3,287 mm<br />
| website = {{URL|https://sindhudurg.nic.in/en/}}<br />
| official_name = <br />
| image_skyline = Sindhudurg Fort, Back Wall.jpg<br />
| image_caption = Sindhudurg fort<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Sindhudurg District.jpg|thumb|This is the Map of Sindhudurg district and its Taluka's]]<br />
[[File:Tirlot bridge - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Tirlot Bridge, north of Amberi]]<br />
'''Sindhudurg''' (Marathi pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[sin̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡ]]]) is an administrative [[Districts of Maharashtra|district]] in the state of [[Maharashtra]] in India, which was carved out of the erstwhile [[Ratnagiri district]]. The district headquarters are located at [[Oros, Sindhudurg|Oros]]. The district occupies an area of 5,207&nbsp;km{{Sup|2}} and has a population of 849,651 of which 12.59% were urban (as of 2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/367-sindhudurg.html|title=Sindhudurg District Population Census 2011, Maharashtra literacy sex ratio and density|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=6 April 2018}}</ref> As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Maharashtra (out of [[Districts of Maharashtra|36]]).<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 30 September 2011 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref><br />
<br />
==History==<br />
The word 'Konkan' is of Indian origin and of considerable antiquity, though the origin of the name has never been sufficiently explained. The seven kingdoms of the Konkan of mythology are mentioned in the History of Kashmir and are said to have included nearly the whole west coast of India. The [[Pandava]]s are said to have passed through this region in the 13th year of their exile and had settled in this area for some time. The Raja of this region Veerat Ray had accompanied them in the war at Kurukshetra with the Kauravas.<br />
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In the second century A.D. the [[Maurya Empire]] annexed the Konkan coast. In the middle of the sixth century, kings of the Maurya and Nala dynasties appear to have been ruling in the Konkan. The district of Ratnagiri was under the Silahars and the capital of their kingdom was probably Goa and later it may have been transferred to a more central place in the vicinity of Ratnagiri or Kharepatan. Chandrapur was one of the most ancient towns in Konkan, probably founded by Chandraditya, son of the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II.<br />
<br />
The 16th century saw the advent and rise of Portuguese power on the west coast of India and Sindhudurg was no exception. The sultan lost hold on the district in 1675 with the rise of Shivaji leading finally into the hands of Marathas. Marathas continued to the district till 1817 i.e. when the struggle between the British and the Peshvas came to an end and the whole of Konkan was transferred to the British.<br />
<br />
In 1819 South Konkan was formed as separate district with its headquarters first at Bankot and later at Ratnagiri. Three northern subdivisions were transferred to Thane District in 1830 and the district was reduced to a sub-collectorate level under Thane district. In 1832, it was again made a full-fledged district and named as Ratnagiri district. In the year 1945, a new mahal (tahsil) called Kankavli Mahal (tahsil) was formed. The former Indian state of Sawantwadi was merged with the district and the taluka boundaries were reorganized in the year 1949. In the same year the new taluka of the Sawantwadi was created and two new mahals namely Kudal and Lanja were formed. With the reorganization of the states in 1956, the district was included in the Bombay state and since 1960, it forms a part of Maharashtra.The name of the district has been adopted from the sea fort of Sindhudurg. This was built by Shivaji Maharaj near Malwan and its name literally means ‘Sea Fort’. Its construction started on 25 November 1664 and after 3 years it was completed in such a fashion that it could not be seen easily by enemies coming from the Arabian Sea.<br />
<br />
Sindhudurg district is the southern part of the [[Konkan|Konkan coast]] which is historically known for its long coast line and safe harbors. Sindhudurg district was earlier a part of Ratnagiri district. For administrative convenience and industrial and agricultural development, Ratnagiri district was divided into Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg with effect from 1 May 1981. Sindhudurg district now comprises the eight tahsils of Sawantwadi, Kudal, Vengurla, Malvan, Devgad, Kankavli, Vaibhavwadi and Dodamarg.<br />
<br />
== About the district ==<br />
Established on 1 May 1981,<br />
<br />
'''Tehsils and Panchayat Samiti:'''{{Div col|colwidth=8em}}<br />
# [[Dodamarg]]<br />
# [[Sawantwadi]]<br />
# [[Kudal]]<br />
# [[Vengurla]]<br />
# [[Malvan]]<br />
# [[Kankavli]]<br />
# [[Devgad]]<br />
# [[Vaibhavwadi]]<br />
{{Div col end}}<br />
<br />
'''Nagar Palika''':{{Div col|colwidth=10em}}<br />
#[[Dodamarg]]<br />
# [[kudal]]<br />
# [[Sawantwadi]]<br />
# [[Malvan]]<br />
#[[Devgad-Jamsande]]<br />
# [[Kankavli]]<br />
# [[Vengurla]]<br />
{{Div col end}}<br />
<br />
'''Cities''':{{Div col|colwidth=10em}}<br />
# [[Sawantwadi]]<br />
# [[Vaibhavwadi]]<br />
# [[Malvan]]<br />
# [[Kankavli]]<br />
# [[Vengurla]]<br />
# [[Kudal]]<br />
# [[Oros, Sindhudurg|Oros]]<br />
# [[Devgad]]<br />
# [[Dodamarg]]<br />
{{Div col end}}<br />
<br />
'''Smaller towns include ''':{{Div col|colwidth=10em}}<br />
# [[Dodamarg]]<br />
# [[Vaibhavwadi]]<br />
# [[Vijaydurg (city)|Vijaydurg]]<br />
# [[Banda, Sindhudurg|Banda]]<br />
# [[Amboli, Sindhudurg|Amboli]]<br />
# [[Rameshwar Wadi|Rameshwar]]<br />
# [[Girye]]<br />
# [[Mangaon]]<br />
# [[Shiroda (Maharashtra)|Shiroda]]<br />
# [[Mhapan]]<br />
# [[Phondaghat]]<br />
# [[Bhedshi]]<br />
# [[Kot Kamte]]<br />
# [[Kandalgaon]]<br />
# [[Katta, Sindhudurg|Katta]]<br />
# Talere<br />
# Shirgaon<br />
# Naringre<br />
# Kharepatan<br />
# Achara<br />
# Sukalwad <br />
# Khotale<br />
# Hedul<br />
# vanygawde<br />
# Kasal<br />
# pawashi<br />
# Kadawal<br />
# Trimbak<br />
# Masure<br />
# Bandiwade,(बांदिवडे) Malvan<br />
# Jamsande<br />
# Shiroda<br />
# Ghonsari<br />
# Hivale<br />
# Poip<br />
# Tirlot<br />
# Navanagar<br />
# Amberi<br />
# Waghotan<br />
# Tirawade<br />
# Redi<br />
# Talvade Gate<br />
# Tale Bazar<br />
# Salgaon<br />
# Bhuibawada- Vaibhavwadi<br />
# Kunkeshwar<br />
# Katwan<br />
# Phanasgaon<br />
# Undil<br />
# Manache-mutat<br />
# Mathbudruk<br />
# Budhavle<br />
# Sanadave<br />
# Masure<br />
# Shivapur kudal<br />
# Ovaliye<br />
{{Div col end}}<br />
<br />
*'''Gram Panchayat''': 433<br />
*'''Tot. Villages''': 743<br />
*'''No. of Towns''': 5<br />
*'''Police Stations''': 9<br />
*'''Police outpost''': 23<br />
<br />
==Agriculture==<br />
Major crops are [[Rice]], [[Coconut]], [[Kokam]], [[Mango]], [[Cashew]].<br />
<br />
Annual Crop<br />
Kokam, Mango, Cashew<br />
<br />
Irrigated 33,910 hectares<br />
<br />
Non-Irrigated. {{formatnum:104390}} hectares<br />
<br />
Forest 38,643 Hector<br />
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74% of total land holding in the district, are held by small and marginal farmers. The irrigated area is only 23.48% through well and small channels.<br />
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=== Irrigation ===<br />
<br />
*Major projects 2 (Tilari & Talamba)<br />
*Medium projects 4<br />
*Small projects State owned : 33, Z.P. owned : 460<br />
<br />
==Education section==<br />
*Primary schools - Zilla Parishad – 1469, Private – 49<br />
*Secondary schools Grantable : 184, Central Govt.: 1, Private: 22<br />
*Junior Colleges: 43<br />
*Senior Colleges: 7<br />
*D.Ed./ BEd Colleges: 4 + 1<br />
*Medical Colleges: 1<br />
*Engineering Colleges: 2<br />
*Polytechnic Colleges: 3<br />
*Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)- (7) 1.Sawntwadi 2.Malvan 3.Deogad 4.Sindhudurgnagari 5.Vengurla 6.Phondaghat 7.Vaibhavwadi<br />
<br />
==Banking sector==<br />
*Nationalised banks: 66 branches<br />
*Cooperative banks: 106 branches<br />
*Rural banks: 15 branches<br />
<br />
==Fisheries==<br />
*Sea coast length: 121&nbsp;km<br />
*Fishing area: 16000&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.<br />
*Main fisheries centers – (8) Vijaydurg, Devgad, Nivati, Achara, Malvan, Sarjekot, Vengurla, Shiroda<br />
*Fisherman population: 25365<br />
*Total fish production: 19273 M. Tons<br />
*Fisheries Co.Op. Soc.: 34 (total members: 14216)<br />
<br />
==Location and climate==<br />
Sindhudurg is bordered on the north by [[Ratnagiri district]], on the south by the state of [[Goa]], on the west by the [[Arabian Sea]], and to the east across the crest of the [[Western Ghats]] or Sahyadris is [[Kolhapur district]]. Sindhudurg is part of [[Konkan]] (coastal) region, a narrow [[coastal plain]] in western Maharashtra which lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.<br />
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Sindhudurg has a semi-tropical climate and remains warm and humid in most of the year. It has three clear seasons: rainy (June–October), winter (November–mid February) and summer (mid February–May). Temperatures vary between a maximum of 32&nbsp;°C and monsoon winds bring heavy rains (average rainfall 3240.10&nbsp;mm).<br />
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==People==<br />
Language - The people of Sindhudurg district mostly speak Konkani and a distinct dialect of Konkani; "malvani"; almost all are fluent in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] as well.<br />
<br />
==Cuisine==<br />
The cuisine of the district is popularly known as [[Malvani cuisine]]. Coconut, Rice and Fish assume prime significance in the Malavani cuisine. Seafood containing fish, especially Bangada (Soloman) Paplet (Pomfret), Prawns, and Tisrya (Mussels) is very popular. "Kombdi Vade"also called Vade Sagoti, a chicken savoury, is the most popular dish here. Others include Ukadya Tandulachi Pej (उकड्या तांदळाची पेज – a semi-fluid boiled preparation made of brown-red rice variety) and Sol Kadhi (सोल कढी – A preparation made of Sol ([[Kokum]]) सोल and coconut milk). Dry fish is also a local delicacy like "Golma" (dried prawns).<br />
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Malvani cuisine is one of the unique cuisines than rest of the Maharashtra with very low oil and spices but very tasty with use of locally available spices. Even TAJ group has also included Malvani cuisine in their menu. Below are some of the dishes/ sweets are Malvani<br />
* Kombadi vade or Vade Sagoti (कोंबडी वडे Thick puris made of rice atta)<br />
* Ghavane – Ras (घावने - Rice dosa with sweet coconut milk)<br />
* Amboli – {{not a typo|Usal}} (आंबोळी उसळ - fermented rice dosa with spicy curry)<br />
* Shirvale (शिरवाळे - noodles served with sweet coconut milk)<br />
* Dhondas (धोंडस)<br />
* All types of fry fishes and fish curries in Malvani masala<br />
* Solkadi (सोलकढी)<br />
* Khaprolya (खापरोळ्या)<br />
* Ukadiche Modak in Malvani style<br />
* Malvani Khaja (खा)<br />
* Nhevre/Karanjee (करंजी - Stuffed crunchy sweet delicacy)<br />
* Olya Kajuchi {{not a typo|Usal}}<br />
* Pithi Bhat (पिठी-भात - Pithi is made of kulith unlike the besan one prevalent across maharashtra)<br />
* Ukdya Tandlachi Pej with<br />
* phanasa (jackfruit) chi bhaji<br />
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[[Mango]] is a major factor to the life of Sindhudurg. Varieties of Alphonso Mango (हापुस आंबा ) from Devgad are particularly popular. Other varieties of mango: Mankur (मानकुर),Goa Mankur,Keshar, Pāyari (पायरी) and Karel (करेल – used for preparing Mango Pickle),rayval are also popular for their distinct taste. Jackfruit is also one of, the most popular fruits of Sindhudurg.<br />
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The Malvani cuisine also has many vegetarian dishes, including garyache sandan, pickle of karmal, bimble, amba halad, karadichi bhakri, kanyacha sanja, appe, ghavan, dalimichi usual, and kaju usual, Raiwal Ambyacha Rayta, Yelapp.<br />
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==Places of attraction==<br />
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=== Tourist destinations ===<br />
* [http://www.konkanonline.com/Sindhudurg/Amboli-Hill-Station.html Amboli Hill Station Sawantwadi] <br />
* [http://www.malvancity.com/sindhudurg-fort/ Sindhudurg Fort in Malvan]<br />
* [http://www.konkanonline.com/Sindhudurg/Vijaydurg-Fort.html Vijaydurg Fort Devgad]<br />
* [http://www.scubadivinginmalvan.com Scuba diving in Tarkarlli (Malvan)]<br />
* [http://tarkarli.co.in Tarkarli Beach]<br />
*Nivati Rock (A Light House in deep sea), Nivati Beach<br />
* Bhagvati Temple, Dhamapur Lake<br />
* vengurla bandar (fishing port)<br />
* redi ganpati tempel<br />
* vetoba temple (vengurle)<br />
* Ubhadanda beach (vengurle)<br />
* [[Sawantwadi Palace]]<br />
*Sawantwadi Lake (Moti Talav)<br />
*Rock Garden at Malvan<br />
*Hanumantagad, Fukeri (Dodamarg)<br />
*[[Tillari (Forebay) Dam|Tilari Dam]] ([[Dodamarg]])<br />
*Mangeli Waterfall ([[Dodamarg]]) - One of the Waterfall<br />
* Navdurga Redi<br />
* [http://www.konkanonline.com/Sindhudurg/Napne-Waterfall.html Napapne Waterfall, Vaibhavwadi]<br />
* Achara Beach and Rameshwar Temple (16th Century)<br />
* Mangeli waterfall (Dodamarg Taluka – near Goa)<br />
* Shi Mandir, Medhe (Dodamarg Taluka )<br />
'''* dream land garden, navivadi (kudal taluka)'''<br />
*Rameshwar Temple Kandalgaon<br />
*Manache waterfall <br />
'''*Bharatgad Fort masure (Malvan)'''<br />
<br />
' *Manohar Manosantosh Gad (Shivapur) (Taluka kudal) ''<br />
<br />
'' *Shivapur waterfall Gadakarwadi, GhawhalWadi (Shivapur) <br />
(TALUKA KUDAL) ''<br />
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=== Temples ===<br />
* Shri Devi Mauli Mandir (Tiravade)<br />
* shri devi sateri temple (pawashi)<br />
* Shri Dev. Lingeshwar temple (Tulsuli tarf Mangaon)<br />
* Shri Devi Gothanadevi temple (Tulsuli tarf Mangaon)<br />
* [[Kunkeshwar]] temple, Devgad<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.konkanonline.com/Sindhudurg/Kunkeshwar-Temple.html|title=Kunkeshwar Temple and Beach &#124; Sindhudurg|publisher=Konkanonline.com|access-date=21 October 2013}}</ref><br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/12/lakshmi-narayan-temple-walawal.html Lakshminarayan Temple, Walwal]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/12/shri-sateri-bhadrakali-temple-aronda.html Shri Sateri BhadraKali Temple, Aronda]<br />
* Shri Bramhanand Swami Math, Ozar (Taluka Malvan)<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/bharadi-devi-temple-aangnewadi.html Bharadi Devi temple, Aangnewadi, Masure]<br />
* Shri Sai Baba Temple (First and oldest temple of Saibaba in India), Kudal<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/redi-ganesh-vengurla.html Redi Ganesh Vengurla]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/devi-navadurga-temple.html Navadurga Temple at Redi]<br />
* Shri Dev Rameshwar temple (17th Century) in Aakeri, Sawantwadi<br />
* [[Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple]] (16th Century) in [[Rameshwar Wadi|Rameshwar]], [[Girye]]-[[Vijaydurg (city)|Vijaydurg]]<br />
* [http://www.rameshwarsansthan.com Shree Dev Rameshwar Temple, Achara]<br />
* Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram, Kankavli<br />
* Shri [[Rahateshwar]] Mandir, Devgad<br />
* Shri Dev Gangeshvar,Lore No. 1(Kankavli)<br />
* Shri Dev Kaleshwar temple, Nerur (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Dev Kudaleshwar Temple, Kudal<br />
* Shri Dev Laxmi Narayan, Walawal (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Dev ravalnath temple (ambdos, malvan)[https://www.facebook.com/groups/789292621085437/]<br />
* Shri Devi Mauli Temple, Walawal (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Devi Yakshini Temple, Mangaon (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Dev Ling Ravalnath Karanje Mandir, Karanje (Kanakavli)<br />
* Shri Dev Gopalkrishna Temple, Talashil-Tondavali (Malvan)<br />
* Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple, Humarmala- walawal (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Devi Sateri Shantadurga Temple, Mhapan (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Dev Siddheshwar Temple, Mhapan (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Dev Adnarayan Temple, Parule (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Devi Chamundeshwari Temple, Aandurle (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Dev Vetoba temple, Parule (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Dev Mahapurush temple,bhogave wadi Parule (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Dev Kshetrapal temple, Parule-chipi (Vengurle)<br />
* Shri Dev Maruti Temple, Kudal City<br />
* Shri Dev Vetal Temple, Pendur (Malvan)<br />
* Shri Dev Lingeshwer Temple, Kalse (Malvan)<br />
* Shri Devi Bhavai Bhagavti Temple & Dhampur Lake, Dhampur (Malvan)<br />
* Shri Ganesh Temple at Sawarwadi<br />
* Shri Lingeshwar-Pavanadevi Mandir,Janavali(Kanakavli)<br />
* Shri Maooli-Ravalnath-Vetal-Bagwe Maharaj Samadhi, Masure.<br />
* Shri Bharadi Devi Devasthan, Aangnewadi, Masure, Malvan.<br />
* Shri Pavanadevi-Bhagavati-Ravalnath Devasthan, Paliye Wadi, Bandiwade, Masure, Malvan.<br />
* Shri Devi Bhadrakali Mandir, Revandi, Malvan.<br />
* Shri Dev Kaleshwar Mandir, Kudal.<br />
* Shri kalbhairav temple, kharepatan(kankavli).<br />
* Shri Dev Kunkeshwar Temple (Devgad)<br />
* Bhagwati Devi Temple (Kot Kamte)<br />
* Shri Dev Jaiteer Temple, Tulas (Vengurla)<br />
* Shri Dev Vetoba Temple, Ajgaon (Sawantwadi)<br />
* Shri Devi Shanta Durga Temple, Vadachapat (Malvan).<br />
* Shri Devi Kelbai temple,kudal<br />
* Shri Devi Mauli Temple, Fukeri (Dodamarg)<br />
* Vyagreshwar temple manache devagad<br />
* Shri devi Bhairavi mandir shivapur kudal near manohar manosantosh gad '<br />
* Ravalnath mandir shivaji kudal<br />
* Shri devi Shantadurga temple,Mhapan(Kudal)<br />
* Shri Swayanbhu Rameshwar Temple,Ovaliye(Malvan)<br />
* Shri Kshetrapaleshwar Temple, Hodawade (Vengurla)<br />
* Shri Dev Chavhateshwar Temple, Humaramala-Anao (Kudal)<br />
* Shri Dev Gadekar Temple, Tembwadi, Humaramala-Anao (Kudal)<br />
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===Beaches===<br />
{{Columns-list|colwidth=22em|<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/11/redi-beach.html Redi]<br />
* [[Shiroda (Maharashtra)|Shiroda]]<br />
* [[Tarkarli]]<br />
* [[Malvan]]<br />
* Talashil Beach<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/tondavali-beach.html Tondavali Beach]<br />
* [[Vijaydurg (city)|Vijaydurg]]<br />
* [[Rameshwar Wadi|Rameshwar]]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/girye-kotharwadi-beach.html Kotharwadi Beach], [[Girye]]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/shiroda-velagar-beach.html Velagar]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/bhogave-beach.html Bhogve] mahapurush<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/nivati-beach.html Nivati] (Mhapan – Taluka Vengurle)<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/khavane-beach.html Khavne] (Mhapan – Taluka Vengurle)<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/08/kondura-beach-vengurla.html Kondura] (Dabholi – Taluka Vengurle)<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/08/devbagh-beach-sindhudurg.html Devbaug (Malvan)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/vayangani-beach.html Waingani (aachra)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/sagareshwar-beach.html Sagareshwar (Vengurle)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2017/08/achara-beach-sindhudurg.html Aachra (Malvan)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/mochemad-beach.html Mochemad, Aravali(Vengurle)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2018/01/mithbav-beach.html Mithbav (Devgad)]<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/chivla-beach.html Chivla], Rajkot (Malvan)<br />
* [http://www.konkankatta.in/2014/09/bhogave-beach.html Bhogve (Vengurle)] – the beach could be see n in the Marathi movie 'Shwaas'<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=5,43,058|13=1911|14=5,53,550|15=1921|16=5,31,211|17=1931|18=5,98,968|19=1941|20=6,37,574|21=1951|22=6,76,335|23=1961|24=7,24,817|25=1971|26=7,57,917|27=1981|28=7,80,891|29=1991|30=8,32,152|31=2001|32=8,68,825|33=2011|34=8,49,651|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Sindhudurg district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 849,651,<ref name="districtcensus"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Qatar]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 1 October 2011 | quote =Qatar 2,374,860 may 2015 est.<br />
}}</ref> or the US state of [[South Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|access-date=30 September 2011| quote =South Dakota 814,180<br />
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 474th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 163 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was -2.21%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.54% and 0.82% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/><br />
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Sindhudurg has a sex ratio of 1037 females for every 1000 males, which is second highest in Maharashtra,<ref name="districtcensus" /> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 85.56%.<ref name="districtcensus" /><br />
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|darkorange|91.85}}<br />
{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|#008000|3.09}}<br />
{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhists]]|mediumblue|2.91}}<br />
{{bar percent|[[Christians]]|dodgerblue|1.82}}<br />
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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 91.22% of the population speaks [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 2.29% [[Malvani language|Malwani]], 1.54% [[Urdu]], 1.33% [[Hindi]] and 1.16% [[Dhodia-Kukna language|Kukna]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref><br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
!<br />
!Population<br />
!Literacy<br />
|-<br />
!Overall<br />
|8,49,651 <br />
|| 85.56% <br />
|-<br />
! Male <br />
|4,17,890<br />
|| 91.58%<br />
|-<br />
! Female <br />
|4,50.935<br />
|| 79.81%<br />
|}<br />
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The area is largely rural populated with 87.41% of rural population.<br />
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==Divisions==<br />
The 8 talukas of this district are [[Devgad]], [[Kankavli]], [[Malvan]], [[Kudal]], [[Sawantwadi]], [[Vengurla taluka|Vengurla]] and [[Dodamarg]] and [[Vaibhavwadi]].<br />
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There are 3 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district. These are [[Kankavli]], Sawantwadi and Kudal. All of these are part of the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/Voters_1_8_06.htm|title=Election Commission, Maharashtra – No. of Voters 1.8.2006|website=maharashtra.gov.in|access-date=6 April 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010181247/http://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/Voters_1_8_06.htm|archive-date=10 October 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref><br />
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==Transportation==<br />
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The Sindudurg district is connected to state capital Mumbai by road through National Highway 17( [[NH-17]] ) which is now renumbered as NH-66.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/21/stories/2010112153980500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124033742/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/21/stories/2010112153980500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 November 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title = NH in state renumbered |date=2010-11-21 |access-date= 9 October 2012 }}</ref> This highway also connects district to neighbouring state Goa and [[Karnataka]] also. There are regular MSRTC and private luxury buses connecting to adjoining cities like Kolhapur (110&nbsp;km away from Kanakavli City), Belgaum (90&nbsp;km away from Sawantwadi City), Panaji – Goa (55&nbsp;km away from Sawantwadi & Vengurle). Towns and major villages has good connectivity with Mumbai as major migrated population of district is located in Mumbai area. According to one source, there are roughly more than 120 luxury buses running daily towards Mumbai and suburbs. District is also well connected by [[Konkan Railway]] to Mumbai, [[Thane]], Goa and other parts of the country like [[Mangalore]], [[Karwar]] [[Ernakulam]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Tirunelveli]], Hapa, Veraval, New Delhi, Jodhpur, Porbundar by Konkan Railway. The main railway stations on this route are [[Kudal]], [[Kankavli]] and [[Sawantwadi]]. Many trains halt at these stations. The nearest major airport is [[Dabolim Airport]] in Goa which is very close(80&nbsp;km) for cities like Sawantwadi, Kudal and Vengurle. A new airport [[Sindhudurg Airport]] at Chipi-Parule was recently opened.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Work-on-Chipi-airport-takes-off/articleshow/19534792.cms|title=Work on Chipi airport takes off - Times of India|website=indiatimes.com|access-date=6 April 2018}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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*[http://sindhudurg.gov.in Sindhudurg district official website]<br />
*[http://www.snmcpn.org/documentation/project-reports/sindhudurg-report Sea Eagle study by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra]<br />
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|North = [[Ratnagiri district]]<br />
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|South = [[North Goa district]], Goa<br />
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