Geographical Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Konkan region, Maharashtra |
| Latitude | 16.30° to 18.04° N |
| Longitude | 73.02° to 73.52° E |
| Total Area | 8,208 sq. km |
| Length (North to South) | 225 km |
| Width (East to West) | 64 km |
| Coastline Length | 167 km along the Arabian Sea |
| Bordering Districts | Raigad (North), Sindhudurg (South), Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli (East) |
| Geology | Mainly laterite rocks |
| Coastal Agriculture | Rice, Coconut, Areca Nut |
| Hilly Agriculture | Mangoes, Cashew, Millet, Onions |
| Soil Issues | Some areas have saline soil, making farming difficult |
| Main Rivers | Savitri, Vashishti, Shastri, Jagbudi, Bav, Muchkundi, Jaitapur |
| Important River | Vashishti River (used for water transport) |
| Important Creeks | Kelshi, Dabhol, Jaigad |
| Climate | Humid; Summer, Monsoon, Winter |
| Average Rainfall | 3,038 mm |
| Monsoon Duration | June to October (July receives highest rainfall) |