Kanhe - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kanhe is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kanhe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhe is 565253. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kanhe 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 Kanhe

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhe village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 852 males and 926 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.47%, with male literacy at 92.67% and female literacy at 80.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanhe

Kanhe 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 Kanhe

Kanhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kanhe is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kanhe is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanhe

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

Health Facilities in Kanhe

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

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