Kelashi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kelashi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kelashi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelashi is 564795. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.16 hectares and falls under the 415717 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kelashi 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 Kelashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kelashi village had a total population of 3,145 people, including 1,472 males and 1,673 females, living in 782 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.76%, with male literacy at 94.71% and female literacy at 85.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelashi

Kelashi 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 Kelashi

Kelashi 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 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Kelashi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kelashi is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelashi

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

Health Facilities in Kelashi

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

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