Kevale - Panvel, Raigad

Kevale is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Panvel and around 70 km from Alibag. Kevale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kevale is 553388. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.62 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kevale

According to the 2011 Census, Kevale village had a total population of 1,180 people, including 607 males and 573 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 71.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Kevale

Kevale 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 Kevale

Kevale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalamboli Goods, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Kevale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kevale is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kevale

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

Health Facilities in Kevale

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

FAQs about Kevale