Kurle - Mahad, Raigad

Kurle is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Mahad and around 124 km from Alibag. Kurle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurle is 555115. The village covers a total geographical area of 638 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kurle 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 Kurle

As per Census 2011, Kurle village has a total population of 1,017 people, consisting of 471 males and 546 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,159 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 722 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,017471546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874740
Scheduled Castes (SC)572730
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468
Literate Population722375347
Illiterate Population29596199

Nearby Villages of Kurle

Kurle 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)
KotheriNorth-East1.85 km
BijgharSouth-West2.26 km
Ambavali Bk.West2.33 km
ChochindeNorth-West2.69 km
Chochinde KondNorth-West2.77 km
ShirgaonNorth2.96 km
Ambavali Kh.West3.22 km
KolNorth3.46 km
ParleEast3.58 km
LohareSouth-East3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurle

Kurle is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Kurle is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kurle is about 124 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 Kurle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kurle

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

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

FAQs about Kurle

Where is Kurle located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kurle?

Kurle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurle?

The pincode of Kurle is 402301.

What is the population of Kurle?

Kurle has a total population of 1,017, including 471 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Kurle?

There are 252 households in Kurle.

What is the literacy rate in Kurle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurle is 70.99%. Male literacy is 79.62% and female literacy is 63.55%.