Gondale - Mahad, Raigad

Gondale is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from Mahad and around 123 km from Alibag. Gondale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondale is 554999. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.8 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gondale

As per Census 2011, Gondale village has a total population of 1,689 people, consisting of 826 males and 863 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,118 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,689826863
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222113109
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246757
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1487672
Literate Population1,118613505
Illiterate Population571213358

Nearby Villages of Gondale

Gondale 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)
Bhalekar KondNorth-West0.93 km
ChambharkhindSouth2.03 km
Nadgaon Tarf BirwadiSouth-East2.06 km
LadavaliWest2.13 km
MahadSouth-West2.40 km
Kinjaloli Kh.North2.49 km
TetgharNorth-West2.95 km
RajewadiSouth-East3.12 km
Kamble Tarf BirwadiEast3.36 km
BhogaonNorth-East3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondale

Gondale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Gondale is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gondale is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gondale

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gondale 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Gondale

Where is Gondale located?

Gondale village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gondale?

Gondale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gondale?

The pincode of Gondale is 402301.

What is the population of Gondale?

Gondale has a total population of 1,689, including 826 males and 863 females.

How many households are there in Gondale?

There are 372 households in Gondale.

What is the literacy rate in Gondale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondale is 66.19%. Male literacy is 74.21% and female literacy is 58.52%.