Kashti - Malegaon, Nashik

Kashti is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kashti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashti is 550220. The village covers a total geographical area of 918 hectares and falls under the 423206 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kashti

According to the 2011 Census, Kashti village had a total population of 2,690 people, including 1,398 males and 1,292 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.18%, with male literacy at 84.26% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,096.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashti

Kashti 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 Kashti

Kashti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hisvahal, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Kashti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kashti is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashti

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

Health Facilities in Kashti

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

FAQs about Kashti