Kale
Kale is a village located in Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Panhala (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Kale village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kale unique in its vibrant Panhala-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Kale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kale
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kale is 567236. The village spans a total geographical area of 598 hectares. Kolhapur is nearest town to Kale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
When it comes to local governance, Kale village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karvir Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Kale
Population of Kale
According to the 2011 Census, Kale has a total population of about 6,403, with approximately 3,369 males and 3,034 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 709 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 903 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.04%, with male literacy at about 78.66% and female literacy near 64.70%. There are around 1,261 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,403 | 3,369 | 3,034 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 709 | 376 | 333 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 903 | 472 | 431 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 4,613 | 2,650 | 1,963 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,790 | 719 | 1,071 |
Connectivity of Kale
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kale. As per the 2011 stats, Kale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kale
Knowing the nearby villages of Kale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kale.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kale
- Where is Kale located?
- Kale village is situated in Panhala Tehsil, within the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kale?
- Kale serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Kale as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kale is 6,403, with 3,369 males and 3,034 females.
- How many households are there in Kale as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kale village has a total of 1,261 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kale as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kale is 72.04%. The male literacy rate is 78.66%, while the female literacy rate is 64.70%.