Kashal - Mawal, Pune

Kashal is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kashal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashal is 555873. The village covers a total geographical area of 1096 hectares and falls under the 412106 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kashal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kashal

As per Census 2011, Kashal village has a total population of 978 people, consisting of 491 males and 487 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kashal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population978491487
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1236558
Scheduled Castes (SC)624
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population567328239
Illiterate Population411163248

Nearby Villages of Kashal

Kashal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhoyareSouth2.10 km
KivaleNorth-West2.26 km
GadadNorth3.93 km
KalhatSouth-East4.11 km
KoliyeNorth-East4.24 km
MauSouth-West4.51 km
PawalewadiSouth-East5.27 km
VadeshwarWest5.51 km
KunewadiNorth-West5.60 km
PhalaneSouth5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashal

Kashal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhe, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Kashal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kashal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kashal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kashal

Where is Kashal located?

Kashal village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashal?

Kashal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kashal?

The pincode of Kashal is 412106.

What is the population of Kashal?

Kashal has a total population of 978, including 491 males and 487 females.

How many households are there in Kashal?

There are 181 households in Kashal.

What is the literacy rate in Kashal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashal is 57.98%. Male literacy is 66.80% and female literacy is 49.08%.