Kashele - Karjat, Raigad

Kashele is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Karjat and around 86 km from Alibag. Kashele village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashele is 553595. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.12 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kashele

According to the 2011 Census, Kashele village had a total population of 2,875 people, including 1,457 males and 1,418 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.57%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 69.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 870.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashele

Kashele 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 Kashele

Kashele is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Kashele is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kashele is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashele

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

Health Facilities in Kashele

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

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