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

According to the 2011 Census, Tangar village had a total population of 738 people, including 339 males and 399 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,177 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.27%, with male literacy at 94.50% and female literacy at 77.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

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