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Achra | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 16°13′0″N73°28′0″E / 16.21667°N 73.46667°E Coordinates: 16°13′0″N73°28′0″E / 16.21667°N 73.46667°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Sindhudurg |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | 02365 |
Vehicle registration | MH-07 |
Nearest city | Malvan, Kankavli |
Achra is a coastal village in the Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. [1]
Achra is part of Malvan taluka.
Achra Village is known for Shri Rameshwar Temple which is one of the oldest Shiv temple in Maharashtra. Also, Achra has beautiful Achra Bandar beach. The beach in Pirawadi is a virgin beach. Zamdul is an island. [2]
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