About Kankavali
Kankavli is a census town in Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is an important town due to its central location in the Sindhudurg district. All talukas are of an equal distance from Kankavli. There is a temple of Swyambhu Ravalnath and Bhalchandra Maharaj. The city is situated in between two rivers. It is a cultural, educational and politically rich town.
The name Kankavli is derived from Sanskrit name 'Kanakavalli' which means golden land. (Kanaka: Gold; Valli: Land).
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