Kachale - Mangaon, Raigad

Kachale is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Mangaon and around 65 km from Alibag. Purar serves as the Village Panchayat for Kachale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachale is 554720. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 26 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 180 people, including 92 males and 88 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.66%, with male literacy at 96.47% and female literacy at 66.67%.

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

Public transport in the Kachale is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Kachale is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kachale is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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