Kakane - Kalwan, Nashik

Kakane is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kakane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakane is 549846. The village covers a total geographical area of 692.94 hectares and falls under the 423501 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kakane

According to the 2011 Census, Kakane village had a total population of 1,231 people, including 609 males and 622 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 67.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 999.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakane

Kakane 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 Kakane

Kakane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Kakane is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kakane is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakane

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

Health Facilities in Kakane

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

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