It also serves as the headquarters of its namesake taluk and is a major centre for most villages nearby.

Pandurang Vaman Kane[6](a Bharat Ratna recipient) was a resident of Dapoli.

Pandurang Sadashiv Sane Road Dapoli is connected well by state highways from all parts of Maharashtra.

It is also well connected by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation and private buses.

A part of the Konkan Railway, trains to major cities like Mumbai, Margao and Mangalore are easily available from here.