Kihim
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Kihim किहीम |
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 Kihim
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| Coordinates: 18°43′43″N 72°52′03″E / 18.7286°N 72.8676°ECoordinates: 18°43′43″N 72°52′03″E / 18.7286°N 72.8676°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Taluka | Alibag |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,582 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN CODE | 402 201 |
| Telephone code | 02141 |
Kihim is a small village located to the north of Alibag. Commonly known to people in Mumbai as a weekend getaway, it is accessible via Road and Water.
Kihim evolved as a village in the 17th century during the era of Sarkhel Kanhoji Aangre, the naval chief of King Shivaji's Kingdom. It formed part of the then known as "Ashtagare" (or Eight Villages).
Kihim has a tropical climate with heavy rainfall during Monsoon. Winters are moderate and Summers are hot and humid.
Population of Kihim stood at 2,582 according to the 2011 Census, with Male population at 1,285 (49.76%) and Female at 1,297 (50.23%). Literacy is 78% (Male: 81.17%, Female: 74.48%).
Kihim mostly thrives on Tourism throughout the year with November to May being peak months. Farming is another major occupation found here. Rice is the main produce of the area like majority of the Konkan region. Coconut and Betel nut is also produced on a large scale.
Major attraction in Kihim is its sandy beach. Though Kihim was once known as a "Bird Watchers' Paradise", very few exotic species can be still found in the areas having dense cover of trees. Variety of butterflies are also found here.
Tourist facilities here mainly consist of "Bed and Breakfast Schemes" run by the locals under the regulations of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, which acts as a governing body for Tourism throughout the State of Maharashtra. One can easily find average quality lodging and boarding facilities throughout the village, except for the month of December when advance bookings may be required. For restaurants, one has to go to a nearby locality known as Chondhi.
Other nearby attractions include the Kihim Pond, Kankeshwar Temple near Mapgaon and Karmarkar Museum in Sasawane.
Alibag is located approximately 11 km south of Kihim.
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