Kandale - Pen, Raigad

Kandale is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pen and around 27 km from Alibag. Kandale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandale is 553905. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kandale 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 Kandale

According to the 2011 Census, Kandale village had a total population of 723 people, including 368 males and 355 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.45%, with male literacy at 94.55% and female literacy at 88.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandale

Kandale 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 Kandale

Kandale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kandale is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kandale is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandale

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

Health Facilities in Kandale

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

FAQs about Kandale