It is also the last town in the Konkan side on the state highway (SH-78) that links the Konkan to the rest of Maharashtra. It is at the western end of the Kumbharli Ghat on this highway.
This town functions as the concluding point on the Konkan side along the state highway (SH-78), which serves as a vital link between the region and the remainder of Maharashtra. It is located at the western extremity of the Kumbharli Ghat on this highway, highlighting its strategic position.