Kamathe - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kamathe is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kamathe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamathe is 565278. The village covers a total geographical area of 561 hectares and falls under the 415605 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kamathe 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 Kamathe

According to the 2011 Census, Kamathe village had a total population of 2,393 people, including 1,181 males and 1,212 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.28%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 77.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamathe

Kamathe 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 Kamathe

Kamathe 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 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kamathe is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kamathe is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamathe

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

Health Facilities in Kamathe

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

FAQs about Kamathe