Kelte - Mhasla, Raigad

Kelte is a village situated in the Mhasla tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 68 km from Mhasla and around 130 km from Alibag. Kelte village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelte is 554911. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.92 hectares and falls under the 402105 pincode. Shrivardhan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kelte 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 Kelte

According to the 2011 Census, Kelte village had a total population of 681 people, including 239 males and 442 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 67.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelte

Kelte 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 Kelte

Kelte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Goregaon Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrivardhan to Kelte is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kelte is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelte

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

Health Facilities in Kelte

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

FAQs about Kelte