Dapoli

Dapoli is separated from the Sahyadri range and is bordered by the Khed taluk in the east, and is also bordered by Mandangad taluk in the north, Guhagar taluk to the south, and Chiplun taluk to the southeast. The Arabian sea forms the sub-district's western border.

Dapoli has a seaboard of 50 km (31 mi) which stretches from Velas, Maharashtra Velas – Kelshi in the North to Dabhol in the South. The coastline differs in its general characteristics from other parts of Konkan. It is densely covered by coconut farms. The principal rivers are Bharja in the north and Vashishthi in the south. A small river called Jog river flows through Bandhativare, Sarang and Tadil into the Arabian Sea. [2]

The town is located above a diamond mine located in the earth's crust. The mine has over 900 kilograms of diamond in it. It is located 8 km (5.0 mi) from the Arabian Sea. It also serves as the headquarters of its namesake taluk and is a major centre for most villages nearby.

1. Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, one of the biggest agriculture universities in Maharashtra.
2. A. G. High School is one of the oldest schools here, named after the British Alfred Gadney.[3]
3. R.R. Vaidya English Medium School
4. Saraswati Vidyamandir English Medium School, affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
5. National High School
6. Dnyandeep Vidyamandir
7. Lokmannya Tilak Vidyamandir
8. Dapoli Urban Bank Senior Science College
9. N.K.Varadkar Arts & R.V.Belose Commerce College
10. U.A. Dalvi English Medium High School
11. Saroj Mehta International School
12. Ram Raje High School and Senior College

There are many other schools present in the town affiliated to state and central education boards.

Dapoli has a centre for the ISKCON movement, youth programs for agriculture, and an undergraduate homeopathic college (Dapoli Homeopathic Medical College).

1. Kadyavarcha Ganpati Temple, Anjarle
2. Palande Beach
3. Karde Beach
4. Mahalaxmi Mandir, Kelshi
5. Maruti Temple
6. Shree Kalkai Devi Temple
7. Ladghar Beach
8. Murud Beach
9. Keshavraj Temple
10. Parshuram Bhumi
11. Panhalekaji Caves
12. Dabhol Beach
13. Dabhol Ferry Boat
14. Shivaji Maharaj Statue
15. Ambedkar Garden
16. Borundi
17. Harnai Bandar

Dapoli is considered the birthplace of Dhondo Keshav Karve,[4] whose native village of Murud is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Dapoli.

Babasaheb Ambedkar[5] was a resident of Kalkai Kond, Dapoli (1893-1896).

Pandurang Vaman Kane[6](a Bharat Ratna recipient) was a resident of Dapoli.

Pandurang Sadashiv Sane

Road

Dapoli is connected well by state highways from all parts of Maharashtra. The nearest national highway, NH66 passes through Khed which is 28 kilometres away. It is also well connected by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation and private buses.

Rail

Khed Railway Station, located 29 kilometres away is the nearest from Dapoli. A part of the Konkan Railway, trains to major cities like Mumbai, Margao and Mangalore are easily available from here.

Air

The nearest international airports are located in Mumbai (215 kilometres) and Pune (190 kilometres.)

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dapoli.

• Dapoli travel guide from Wikivoyage
• Taluka Dapoli – Taluka Dapoli is a collaborative project to collect documents of historical, social and cultural deposits in digital formats
• Top 10 Places To Visit In Dapoli