Chakale - Khed, Ratnagiri

Chakale is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Chakale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakale is 564985. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.47 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Chakale

According to the 2011 Census, Chakale village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 574 males and 631 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.93%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 73.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakale

Chakale 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 Chakale

Chakale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Chakale is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Chakale is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakale

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

Health Facilities in Chakale

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

FAQs about Chakale