Kalad - Pen, Raigad

Kalad is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from Pen and around 51 km from Alibag. Jirne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalad is 553953. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.34 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kalad

According to the 2011 Census, Kalad village had a total population of 267 people, including 137 males and 130 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.92%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 38.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalad

Kalad 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 Kalad

Kalad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kalad is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kalad is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalad

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

Health Facilities in Kalad

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

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