Kelambe - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kelambe 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. Bivali serves as the Village Panchayat for Kelambe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelambe is 565926. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kelambe 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 Kelambe

According to the 2011 Census, Kelambe village had a total population of 663 people, including 331 males and 332 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.56%, with male literacy at 92.76% and female literacy at 74.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelambe

Kelambe 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 Kelambe

Kelambe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kelambe is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kelambe 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 Kelambe

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

Health Facilities in Kelambe

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

FAQs about Kelambe