Caratula, Administrative town in Ratnagiri district, India
Khed spreads across 1,026 square kilometers of land at 25 meters elevation, with mountains surrounding the settlement and rivers Naringi and Jagbudi flowing through the region.
The town evolved from an agricultural settlement into a municipal council, developing its position as a strategic point between Mumbai and Ratnagiri on the western coast of Maharashtra.
The population of 16,892 residents maintains Marathi traditions through festivals, with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations drawing participants from 215 surrounding villages.
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation operates regular bus services from the central station, connecting Khed to Mumbai, Ratnagiri, and other major Maharashtra cities.
The Lote-Parshuram industrial area, managed by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, combines pharmaceutical manufacturing with traditional agricultural practices in the region.
Location: Ratnagiri district
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
GPS coordinates: 17.71842,73.39567
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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