Kumbharkhani Budruk, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Kumbharkhani Budruk: A Regional Profile
The settlement of Kumbharkhani Budruk, nestled within the Sangameshwar Taluka of Ratnagiri, stands as a notable rural enclave in Maharashtra.
Operating under the postal administration of pin code 415607, the village is supported by its local Branch Post Office (Delivery Office). This operational branch functions seamlessly under the jurisdiction of the Nandgaon (Chiplun) Sub Post Office, which falls under the overarching primary Chiplun Head Office division in Ratnagiri.
Characterised by its strategic placement within the rugged terrain of the Konkan, Kumbharkhani Budruk is bordered by an array of notable settlements. Within its home taluka of Sangameshwar, it shares borders with the villages of Kuchambe, Rangav, Kadvai, and Murdav. Furthermore, its northern flanks interface directly with the adjacent Chiplun taluka, bordered by the communities of Kutare and Yegaon.
Transit Links and Accessibility
The village possesses comfortable transit connectivity across the district's road networks. It is situated approximately 29 kilometres from the administrative hub of Sangameshwar, 45 kilometres from the sub-district commercial centre of Devrukh, and 71 kilometres from the primary coastal district headquarters at Ratnagiri.
For long-distance travellers and domestic tourists arriving from major metropolitan hubs, the overland journey from Pune covers approximately 265 kilometres. This route winds down dynamically via the Satara - Patan - Koyananagar - Shirgaon corridor. Alternatively, the financial capital of Mumbai is located roughly 273 kilometres away, linking the settlement to major nationwide transportation networks.
Administrative and Infrastructure Profile
| Administrative Tier | Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Grampanchayat | Kumbharkhani Budruk |
| Panchayat Samiti | Sangameshwar (Devrukh) |
| Zilla Parishad | Ratnagiri |
| Vidhan Sabha Constituency | Chiplun - Sangameshwar |
| Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) | Shekhar Govindrao Nikam |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg |
| Member of Parliament (MP) | Narayan Tatu Rane |
| Police Station Jurisdiction | Sangameshwar Police Station |
| Healthcare Infrastructure | Sangameshwar Rural Hospital |
| MSRTC Bus Operations | Sangameshwar ST Stand, Devrukh ST Stand |
| Nearest Railway Station | Aravali Railway Station, Kadavai Railway Station, Sangameshwar Railway Station |
