Kachale - Mahad, Raigad

Kachale is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Mahad and around 126 km from Alibag. Kachale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachale is 554994. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.98 hectares and falls under the 402305 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kachale 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 Kachale

According to the 2011 Census, Kachale village had a total population of 472 people, including 240 males and 232 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.35%, with male literacy at 93.87% and female literacy at 78.87%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachale

Kachale 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 Kachale

Kachale 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 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kachale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kachale is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachale

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

Health Facilities in Kachale

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

FAQs about Kachale