Kale - Panhala, Kolhapur
Kale is a village situated in the Panhala tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panhala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kale is 567236. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 416205 pincode. Kolhapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Kale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karvir Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kale
As per Census 2011, Kale village has a total population of 6,403 people, consisting of 3,369 males and 3,034 females. The village has 1,261 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 709 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,613 literate and 1,790 illiterate residents. Additionally, 903 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kale are given below:
| Category | 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 |
Nearby Villages of Kale
Kale 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Parakhandale | West | 1.84 km |
| Asagaon | South | 1.84 km |
| Marali | East | 2.10 km |
| Punal | North-East | 2.25 km |
| Katebhogaon | North-West | 2.56 km |
| Malharpeth | South | 2.62 km |
| Kherivade | West | 2.83 km |
| Gharapan | South-West | 2.90 km |
| Majnal | North | 2.90 km |
| Pushire T.borgaon | North-East | 2.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kale
Kale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolhapur to Kale is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kale
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kale village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kale
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kale village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kale
Where is Kale located?
Kale village is located in Panhala Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kale?
Kale is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kale?
The pincode of Kale is 416205.
What is the population of Kale?
Kale has a total population of 6,403, including 3,369 males and 3,034 females.
How many households are there in Kale?
There are 1,261 households in Kale.
What is the literacy rate in Kale?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kale is 72.04%. Male literacy is 78.66% and female literacy is 64.70%.