Kaire - Khalapur, Raigad

Kaire is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from Khalapur and around 52 km from Alibag. Vadgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaire village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaire is 553721. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.29 hectares and falls under the 410220 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kaire

As per Census 2011, Kaire village has a total population of 1,083 people, consisting of 594 males and 489 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,083594489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397861
Scheduled Castes (SC)441925
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497970
Literate Population741442299
Illiterate Population342152190

Nearby Villages of Kaire

Kaire 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)
VatSouth-East0.96 km
BorivaliSouth-East1.49 km
Karade KhurdWest1.84 km
KambeEast1.85 km
VavegharWest1.85 km
MohpadaNorth2.01 km
KasapSouth-West2.49 km
GulsundeWest2.66 km
DapiwaliNorth-West2.71 km
VayalEast2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaire

Kaire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasayani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Kaire is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kaire is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaire

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kaire

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kaire

Where is Kaire located?

Kaire village is located in Khalapur Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaire?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaire is Vadgaon.

What is the pincode of Kaire?

The pincode of Kaire is 410220.

What is the population of Kaire?

Kaire has a total population of 1,083, including 594 males and 489 females.

How many households are there in Kaire?

There are 255 households in Kaire.

What is the literacy rate in Kaire?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaire is 68.42%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 61.15%.