Kalethar - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Kalethar is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Devli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalethar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalethar is 566599. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.31 hectares and falls under the 416606 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalethar

As per Census 2011, Kalethar village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 217 males and 232 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 82 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalethar

Kalethar 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 Kalethar

Kalethar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Kalethar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kalethar is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalethar

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

Health Facilities in Kalethar

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

FAQs about Kalethar