Kumbhargaon - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kumbhargaon is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kolthe serves as the Village Panchayat for Kumbhargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhargaon is 565900. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.61 hectares and falls under the 416712 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kumbhargaon 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 Kumbhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kumbhargaon village had a total population of 492 people, including 235 males and 257 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.46%, with male literacy at 74.40% and female literacy at 57.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbhargaon

Kumbhargaon 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 Kumbhargaon

Kumbhargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Kumbhargaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kumbhargaon

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

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