Kankavali

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Tehsil Kankavali, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

Kankavli is a census town in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is an important town due to its central location in the Sindhudurg district. All talukas are of an equal distance from Kankavli. There is a temple of Bhalchandra Maharaj. The city is situated in between two rivers. . It is a cultural, educational and politically rich town.
Kankavli is located in south-west Maharashtra. It has an elevation of 42 metres. Kankavli is situated on the banks of two Rivers, the Gad River and the Janavli River. It is surrounded by villages like Nagawe, Bidwadi, Kalmath, and Halval. It is an important railway station on the Konkan Railway route as major trains stop here. Kankavli town is 460 km from Mumbai along the NH 17 and 137 km from Ratnagiri.
Kankavli's climate is a blend of coastal and inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively narrow range between 20°C to 40°C. Weather in Kankavli from October to May is humid. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 40°C and typically range between 33 to 35°C. Lows during this season are around 20°C to 26°C. The city receives abundant rainfall from June to September due to its proximity to the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea. Temperatures are low in the rainy season and range between 19°C to 30°C. The winter temperatures are a bit higher compared to other towns. Lows range from 12°C to 18°C while highs are in the range of 26°C to 32°C. Humidity is low in this season making weather much more pleasant. Flooding is not a problem as Kankavli lies on a higher altitude than the sea level.
Villages in Kankavli taluka include Kumbhavade, Aynal, Asrondi, Asalade, Koloshi, Savdav, Natal, Halvali, Shirwali, Phonda Ghat, Sakedi,Karanje, Nagawe, Varawade, Kalsuli, Bidwadi, Kanedi, Talere, Nandgaon, Naad, Kalmath, Dariste,Nardave, Digwale Harkul (both Khurd and Budruk regions), Lore, Osargaon, Belane, Bordawe, Janwali, Otav, Shivdav, Sangave, Bhirawande, Umbrat, Ozaram, Main, Darum, Karul, Damre, Tiware, Kasavan, Sathral and Kasral. Narayan Tatu Rane (Ex C.M. Maharashtra state) happens to be from Varawade village which incidentally is in this taluka.
Sangave village have a very popular Shree Rameshwar Mandir. The temple has a great historical and aesthetic value. It is a Swayambhu Devasthan. Dahikala and Saptah is celebrated every year in Rameshwar Temple. And most popular river name was Gad Nadi, continuous running throughout the year.
Kumbhavade village is situated 18 km away from kankavli. They have a very popular Shree Mahalingeshwar Mandir. The temple has a great historical and aesthetic value. It is a Swayambhu Devasthan. Mahashivratri Jatra is held every year. The jatra is held for people to seek the blessings of their Kuldaivat Shri Mahalingeshwar God.
Nardave Village is 30 km away to the east of Kankavli. This place is in the Sahyadri Range Mountain from Nardave Gargoti, District Kolhapur is just 15–20 km away by mountain roads. Mata Ambadevi is gram devata of this village. Beautiful Temple of Ambadevi, Vithala Devi, Ravalnath, Bramhandev are in this village. Bhairav Gad is situated at North-East direction of this village. Navratra, Dahikala, Harinam Saptah is celebrated every year with great devotion.
Kalmath Village is just 1.5 km away from Kankavli. This place is known for their Kalam mango, Hapus mango, cashew nuts and karvande(a local fruit). Kalmath is also known for its masjid (mosque) built in 1960, one of the first built in this region. Built on a grand scale, it has an important historical value.
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Coordinates:   16°15'59"N   73°42'54"E

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  • Please come to kankavli we are wel-coming you
  • Hi Friend Its good to see our place from out of country. Kankavli is center point of Sindhudurg from here for every place in maharashtra can get transport train / bus
  • kankawali is an fastest progressing town in konkan.I too live in kankawali.And I think kankawali Will Grow As An Industrial Centre Centre Of MAHARASHTRA
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  • kankavli hi konkanatil changli city aasa.loka khup changli aasat.
  • Kankavli is full of with natural beauties.
  • Biggest cheat and fraud of Malwan area lives in this town, his name is Narayan Rane..It is shame on Konkan that he was born in this land..
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