Tamond - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Tamond is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Damame serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tamond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamond is 564964. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.46 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tamond 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 Tamond

According to the 2011 Census, Tamond village had a total population of 348 people, including 153 males and 195 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,275 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.00%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Tamond

Tamond 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 Tamond

Tamond is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Tamond is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tamond is about 180 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 Tamond

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

Health Facilities in Tamond

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

FAQs about Tamond