Kankavli Tehsil

Tehsil in Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra

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Government of India
LGD Code: 4,277

About Kankavli

Kankavli is a tehsil located in Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India. This comprehensive portal provides verified data updated for 2026.

Regional Context & Climate

Situated at 16.3773°N and 73.7423°E, Kankavli is positioned within India's coastal influence zones. The region typically experiences a Tropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures throughout the year.

Demographics & Administrative Role

With a population of 135,295, Kankavli is a major urban engine in the Sindhudurg district. Notably, Kankavli acts as a local service hub for surrounding areas due to its established banking and postal infrastructure.

Administrative oversight is provided by the Maharashtra Government, coordinated through the Sindhudurg district headquarters.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Residents of Kankavli have access to key public utilities:

  • Banking: 28 authorized branches provide financial services.
  • Rail: Connection to the Indian Railways network via 1 nearby stations.

Explore Sindhudurg Hierarchy

List of Villages & Towns in Kankavli Tehsil

Nagave Village Jambhulgaon Village Avaleshwar Village Uttar Dakshin Gavthan Village Bramhanagari Phonda Village Navin Kurli (Phonda) Village Audumbarnagar Village Kalmath Village Otav Village Karul Village Tiware Village Sakedi Village Karanje Village Shivajinagar Village Nagsawantwadi Village Dabgaon Village Kasarde Village Anandnagar Village Dhareshwar Village Bandargaon Village Shivajipeth Village Kajirde Village Chinchwali Village Berle Village Sherpe Village Kurangavne Village Nadgive Village Wargaon Village Shidavne Village Saliste Village Darum Village Ozaram Village Tondavali Village Asalade Village Koloshi Village Nandgaon Village Bavshi Village Main Village Savdav Village Piyali Village Lingeshwar Village Lore Village Gangeshwar Village Ghonsari Village Wagheri Village Damare Village Kondye Village Janavali Village Bharni Village Humbarane Village Bidwadi Village Tarandale Village Varavade Village Ashiye Village Satral Village Wagade Village Shiraval Village Ulhasnagar Village Pimpaleshwar Nagar Village Lingeshwar Nagar Village Talavade Village Kasavan Village Osargaon Village Bordave Village Upanagar Village Rajnagar Village Uttamnagar Village Shrinagar Village Gandhinagar Village Rameshwarnagar Village Bhiravande Village Sangave Village Shastrinagar Village Nehru Nagar Village Subhash Nagar Village Navanagar Village Sambhajinagar Village Shivdav Village Dariste Village Natal Village Kumbhavade Village Digavale Village Ranjangaon Village Nardave Village Bhairavgaon Village Pimpalgaon Village Yevteshwargaon Village Phondaghat Village Navin Kurli (Lore) Village Vayangani Village Sambhajinagar (Kharepatan Najik) Village Talere Village Aynal Village Mathkurd Village Belne Khurd Village Humbrath Village Harkul Khurd Village Pisekamate Village Kasral Village Halwal Village

Essential Services in Kankavli

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the administrative type of Kankavli?

A: Kankavli is officially classified as a tehsil in Maharashtra, India.

Q: Which district does Kankavli belong to?

A: Kankavli is part of the Sindhudurg administrative region.

Q: Are there banking facilities in Kankavli?

A: Yes, there are 28 verified bank branches and IFSC codes associated with this region.

Nearby Locations

Villages within 10 kilometers of Kankavli include the following locations. These nearby locations share similar administrative jurisdiction and are part of the same region for governance purposes. Residents often access common facilities like primary health centers, schools, and markets in these neighboring villages.

Distances calculated from coordinates: 16.3773°N, 73.7423°E

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