Country India District Ratnagiri Website maharashtra.gov.in ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | State Maharashtra Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Government body Gram panchayat | |
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Velas is a village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is noted as a birthplace of Nana Phadnis.He was sachiva- a secretary in Peshawai in Pune. It is also famous for its beaches and turtle festival which is held by the local people of Velas and Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra, Chiploon.
Map of Velas, Maharashtra 415208
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