Kaneri - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Kaneri is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kaneri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaneri is 566153. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 416702 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kaneri 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 Kaneri

According to the 2011 Census, Kaneri village had a total population of 657 people, including 306 males and 351 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 71.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaneri

Kaneri 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 Kaneri

Kaneri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kaneri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kaneri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaneri

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

Health Facilities in Kaneri

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

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