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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmundi village had a total population of 786 people, including 342 males and 444 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,298 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

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