Kalane - Dodamarg, Sindhudurg

Kalane is a village situated in the Dodamarg tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasai and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalane is 566937. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.27 hectares and falls under the 416511 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kalane

According to the 2011 Census, Kalane village had a total population of 951 people, including 454 males and 497 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.46%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalane

Kalane 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 Kalane

Kalane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Kalane is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kalane is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalane

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

Health Facilities in Kalane

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

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