Kapare - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Kapare is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kapare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapare is 565195. The village covers a total geographical area of 884 hectares and falls under the 415628 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kapare 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 Kapare

As per Census 2011, Kapare village has a total population of 1,564 people, consisting of 729 males and 835 females. The village has 412 households and a sex ratio of 1,145 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,131 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapare

Kapare 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 Kapare

Kapare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kapare is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kapare is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapare

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

Health Facilities in Kapare

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

FAQs about Kapare