Adkhal - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Adkhal is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 195 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Adakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adkhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adkhal is 564830. The village covers a total geographical area of 741.32 hectares and falls under the 415714 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Adkhal

As per Census 2011, Adkhal village has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 260 males and 303 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 1,165 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 129 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Adkhal

Adkhal 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 Adkhal

Adkhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Adkhal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Adkhal is about 195 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adkhal

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

Health Facilities in Adkhal

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

FAQs about Adkhal