Kalki - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kalki is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 187 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Panhalekazi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalki is 564916. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kalki 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 Kalki

As per Census 2011, Kalki village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 242 males and 399 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,648 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 275 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population641242399
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593029
Literate Population366179187
Illiterate Population27563212

Nearby Villages of Kalki

Kalki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MathegujarNorth1.53 km
AgarvayanganiSouth-West2.21 km
GavraiNorth-East2.47 km
MaleWest3.01 km
PanhalekaziEast3.41 km
KelilSouth-East3.47 km
NanteNorth3.60 km
TerevayanganiNorth4.14 km
DerdeSouth4.38 km
DumdeoWest4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalki

Kalki 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 99.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Kalki is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kalki is about 187 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kalki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalki

Where is Kalki located?

Kalki village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalki?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalki is Panhalekazi.

What is the pincode of Kalki?

The pincode of Kalki is 415712.

What is the population of Kalki?

Kalki has a total population of 641, including 242 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Kalki?

There are 192 households in Kalki.

What is the literacy rate in Kalki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalki is 57.10%. Male literacy is 73.97% and female literacy is 46.87%.