Kalkavane - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Kalkavane is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 195 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghothe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkavane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkavane is 564719. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.26 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Kalkavane 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 Kalkavane

As per Census 2011, Kalkavane village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 108 males and 165 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,527 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 107 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkavane

Kalkavane 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 Kalkavane

Kalkavane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kalkavane is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kalkavane is about 195 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkavane

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

Health Facilities in Kalkavane

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

FAQs about Kalkavane