Tangar - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Tangar is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Tangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangar is 564848. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Tangar 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 Tangar

As per Census 2011, Tangar village has a total population of 738 people, consisting of 339 males and 399 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 1,176 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangar

Tangar 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 Tangar

Public transport in the Tangar 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 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Tangar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Tangar 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 Tangar

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

Health Facilities in Tangar

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

FAQs about Tangar