Kel - Ashti, Beed

Kel is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Ashti and around 95 km from Bid. Kel village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kel is 558732. The village covers a total geographical area of 558 hectares and falls under the 414202 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kel

According to the 2011 Census, Kel village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 511 males and 493 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 69.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kel

Kel is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kel

Kel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadnagar, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Kel is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Kel is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kel

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kel village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kel

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kel village are given below:

FAQs about Kel