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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kandale village has a total population of 723 people, consisting of 368 males and 355 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandale are given below:

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