Karde - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Karde is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chindavale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karde is 565442. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 415728 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Karde

According to the 2011 Census, Karde village had a total population of 663 people, including 231 males and 432 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 66.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Karde

Karde 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 Karde

Karde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Karde is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Karde is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karde

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

Health Facilities in Karde

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

FAQs about Karde