Kalanagar

Kalanagar is a village located in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dapoli Camp (tehsildar office) and 168km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Velavi is the gram panchayat of Kalanagar village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalanagar unique in its vibrant Dapoli-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Kalanagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalanagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalanagar is 564838. The village spans a total geographical area of 186 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415712. Dapoli Camp is nearest town to Kalanagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalanagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dapoli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalanagar

Population of Kalanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanagar has a total population of about 322, with approximately 168 males and 154 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 43. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.73%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 49.35%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalanagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalanagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalanagar. As per the 2011 stats, Kalanagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalanagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalanagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalanagar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalanagar