Kalmundi - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kalmundi is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kalmudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmundi is 565290. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 415702 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kalmundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalmundi

As per Census 2011, Kalmundi village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 342 males and 444 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 1,298 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmundi

Kalmundi 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 Kalmundi

Public transport in the Kalmundi 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 103.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kalmundi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kalmundi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmundi

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

Health Facilities in Kalmundi

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

FAQs about Kalmundi