Chandikanagar - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Chandikanagar is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Burondi serves as the Village Panchayat for Chandikanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandikanagar is 564897. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.89 hectares and falls under the 415720 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chandikanagar 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 Chandikanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandikanagar village had a total population of 662 people, including 280 males and 382 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,364 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.96%, with male literacy at 94.69% and female literacy at 76.25%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandikanagar

Chandikanagar 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 Chandikanagar

Chandikanagar 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 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Chandikanagar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chandikanagar is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandikanagar

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

Health Facilities in Chandikanagar

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

FAQs about Chandikanagar