Kandoshi - Khed, Ratnagiri

Kandoshi is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 164 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kalamani Kd. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandoshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandoshi is 565040. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.04 hectares and falls under the 415730 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kandoshi 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 Kandoshi

As per Census 2011, Kandoshi village has a total population of 228 people, consisting of 112 males and 116 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 149 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandoshi

Kandoshi 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 Kandoshi

Kandoshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kandoshi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kandoshi is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandoshi

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

Health Facilities in Kandoshi

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

FAQs about Kandoshi