About Konkan Range
Konkan Range: A Coastal Paradise
The Konkan region of Maharashtra is a mesmerizing blend of lush greenery, golden beaches, historical forts, and vibrant culture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, adventure seeker, or nature lover, this coastal stretch has something for everyone.
Konkan Range was previously known as Thane Range. It was renamed as Konkan Range on 08/07/1998. The Range comprises five Police Units: 1. Palghar 2. Thane Rural 3. Raigad 4. Ratnagiri 5. Sindhudurg Konkan Range has 564 km of coastal area. Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg are coastal districts in Konkan Range.
Palghar at a Glance
Police Stations: 16
SDPO: 4
Area: 5029 sq.km
Population: 29,90,116
Thane Rural at a Glance
Police Stations: 11
SDPO: 2
Area: 2,342 sq.km
Population: 840,645
Raigad at a Glance
Police Stations: 28
SDPO: 8
Area: 5976 sq.km
Population: 16,99,545
Ratnagiri at a Glance
Police Stations: 18
SDPO: 4
Area: 8,208 sq.km
Population: 16,15,069
Sindhudurg at a Glance
Police Stations: 13
SDPO: 2
Area: 5,207 sq.km
Population: 8,49,651
List of IGPs Till Date
| Sr. No. | Officers Name | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R.S. Sharma (IPS) | 08/07/1998 to 02/07/1999 |
| 2 | T.C. Wankhade (IPS) | 02/07/1999 to 26/04/2001 |
| 3 | Shridhar Wagal (IPS) | 26/04/2001 to 20/03/2002 |
| 4 | K.P. Raghuvanshi (IPS) | 21/03/2002 to 21/07/2004 |
| 5 | Dr. Satypal Singh (IPS) | 21/07/2004 to 16/06/2007 |
| 6 | K.K. Pathak (IPS) | 16/06/2007 to 29/08/2009 |
| 7 | Parambir Singh (IPS) | 29/08/2009 to 16/06/2012 |
| 8 | Sukhwindar Singh (IPS) | 16/06/2012 to 03/08/2014 |
| 9 | Amitabh Gupta (IPS) | 03/08/2014 to 15/04/2015 |
| 10 | Prashant Burde (IPS) | 15/04/2015 to 27/04/2017 |
| 11 | Nawal Bajaj (IPS) | 30/04/2017 to 29/05/2019 |
| 12 | Niket Kaushik (IPS) | 29/05/2019 to 12/10/2020 |
| 13 | Sanjay Mohite (IPS) | 12/10/2020 to 14/12/2022 |
| 14 | Pravin Pawar (IPS) | 14/12/2022 to 01/02/2024 |
| 15 | Sanjay Darade (IPS) | 01/02/2024 to till date |