Ganpatipule

Ganpatipule
Town
Ganapatipule beach
Ganpatipule
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°08′41″N 73°16′00″E / 17.1448°N 73.2666°E / 17.1448; 73.2666
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRatnagiri
Named afterLord Ganesha
Government
 • TypeIndian
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,236
DemonymGanpatipulekar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
415 622
Vehicle registrationMH-08

Ganpatipule (Marathi: गणपतीपुळे) is a coastal town in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. Due to its Ganpati mandir, the town is a popular Hindu pilgrimage and tourist destination.

The town is situated near Ratnagiri city, which is the seat of its namesake district. Chiplun town is located on its north side.