Kolthare - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kolthare 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 182 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kolthare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolthare is 564907. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.58 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kolthare 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 Kolthare

As per Census 2011, Kolthare village has a total population of 1,007 people, consisting of 486 males and 521 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolthare

Kolthare 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 Kolthare

Kolthare 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 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Kolthare is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kolthare is about 182 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolthare

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

Health Facilities in Kolthare

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

FAQs about Kolthare