Pophali

Pophali
village
Pophali
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°27′04″N 73°37′34″E / 17.451°N 73.626°E / 17.451; 73.626Coordinates: 17°27′04″N 73°37′34″E / 17.451°N 73.626°E / 17.451; 73.626
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Ratnagiri
Government
  Body Sarpanch : Mrs. Sneha Salvi
Elevation 81.2 m (266.4 ft)
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 415601
Telephone code 02355
Vehicle registration MH-08

Pophali is a panchayat town in Chiplun taluka of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. The town is known for its power plant, which is a part of the Koyna Hydroelectric Project. It is also the last town in the Konkan side on the state highway (SH-78) that links the Konkan to the rest of Maharashtra. It is at the western end of the Kumbharli Ghat on this highway. Chiplun 15 km (9 mi) is the nearest big town.


Social Activities


 Hanuman Vyayam Mandal , Pophali  is one of the oldest and famous social activity group amongst the area. This group manages different activities and events including blood donation camps , Tree plantation events. Festivals like Dahihandi , Dashera etc.
Mahakali Temple


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