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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kashele village has a total population of 2,875 people, consisting of 1,457 males and 1,418 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,983 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 870 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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