Kansal - Sudhagad, Raigad

Kansal is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Pali and around 89 km from Alibag. Tiware serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kansal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kansal is 554476. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.3 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kansal 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 Kansal

As per Census 2011, Kansal village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 257 males and 271 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kansal

Kansal 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 Kansal

Kansal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khandala, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Kansal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kansal is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kansal

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

Health Facilities in Kansal

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

FAQs about Kansal