Dapoli

Geography

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 taluka to the southeast. The Arabian sea forms the sub-district's western border. Dapoli has a seaboard of 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 [https://www.esakal.com/kokan/ratnagiri-news-two-dams-bharja-river-85316 Bharja] in the north and Vashishthi in the south. A small river called the Jog river flows through Bandhativare, Sarang and [https://www.mapsofindia.com/villages/maharashtra/ratnagiri/dapoli/tadil.html Tadil] into the Arabian Sea. 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 from the Arabian Sea. It also serves as the headquarters of its namesake taluk and is a major centre for most villages nearby.