Kinhal - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kinhal is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 179 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chikhalgaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Kinhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kinhal is 564900. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.41 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kinhal 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 Kinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kinhal village had a total population of 523 people, including 182 males and 341 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 71.34%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kinhal

Kinhal 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 Kinhal

Kinhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Kinhal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kinhal is about 179 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kinhal

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

Health Facilities in Kinhal

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

FAQs about Kinhal