Kashene - Mangaon, Raigad

Kashene is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Mangaon and around 68 km from Alibag. Talashet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashene village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashene is 554622. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kashene

According to the 2011 Census, Kashene village had a total population of 824 people, including 430 males and 394 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 65.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population824430394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955936
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366967
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1145658
Literate Population539304235
Illiterate Population285126159

Nearby Villages of Kashene

Kashene 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)
WighavaliSouth-West1.21 km
Koshimbale Tarf TaleSouth1.76 km
TalashetNorth-West1.78 km
KolhanWest1.85 km
WadhawanNorth1.94 km
WarakSouth2.35 km
Umaroli Tarfe DiwaliWest2.75 km
KalvanEast2.85 km
TiloreSouth-East2.87 km
RudravaliNorth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashene

Kashene is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Kashene is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kashene is about 68 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 Kashene

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kashene

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

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

FAQs about Kashene

Where is Kashene located?

Kashene village is located in Mangaon Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashene?

The Gram Panchayat of Kashene is Talashet.

What is the pincode of Kashene?

The pincode of Kashene is 402112.

What is the population of Kashene?

Kashene had a total population of 824, including 430 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Kashene?

Kashene had 207 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kashene?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashene was 73.94%. Male literacy was 81.94% and female literacy was 65.64%.