Achra, India
Village in Maharashtra
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Achra is a coastal village in the Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.[1]
Achra | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Achra Location in Maharashtra, India  Achra Achra (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16°13′0″N 73°28′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sindhudurg |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 02365 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-07 |
| Nearest city | Malvan, Kankavli |
Demography
Achra is part of Malvan taluka.
Attractions
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]
Notable people
- Padmashri M.R. Acharekar, an artist and film director.
- Achyut Kanvinde Padmashri (1974) winner architect.