Kashmire - Pen, Raigad

Kashmire is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Pen and around 24 km from Alibag. Maleghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashmire village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashmire is 553904. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kashmire 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 Kashmire

As per Census 2011, Kashmire village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 419 males and 417 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 620 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashmire

Kashmire 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 Kashmire

Kashmire is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kashmire is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kashmire is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashmire

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

Health Facilities in Kashmire

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

FAQs about Kashmire