Kinhal

Kinhal is a village located in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Dapoli Camp (tehsildar office) and 179km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Chikhalgaon is the gram panchayat of Kinhal village.

Here you can discover what makes Kinhal unique in its vibrant Dapoli-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Kinhal’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 Kinhal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kinhal is 564900. The village spans a total geographical area of 345.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415712. Dapoli Camp is nearest town to Kinhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kinhal 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 Kinhal

Population of Kinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kinhal has a total population of about 523, with approximately 182 males and 341 females. The sex ratio is around 1873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.13%, with male literacy at about 78.57% and female literacy near 67.16%. There are around 167 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kinhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kinhal

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

Nearby Villages of Kinhal

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

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