Dhundare - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Dhundare is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Beni Kd. serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhundare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundare is 565919. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.5 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Dhundare village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhundare

According to the 2011 Census, Dhundare village had a total population of 642 people, including 316 males and 326 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 71.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhundare

Dhundare 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 Dhundare

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhundare. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Dhundare is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhundare is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundare

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

Health Facilities in Dhundare

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

FAQs about Dhundare