Kalavande - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kalavande is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kalavande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavande is 565279. The village covers a total geographical area of 745 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kalavande village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalavande

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavande village had a total population of 1,937 people, including 928 males and 1,009 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 62.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalavande

Kalavande 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 Kalavande

Kalavande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kalavande is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kalavande is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalavande

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

Health Facilities in Kalavande

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

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