Kartel - Khed, Ratnagiri

Kartel is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kartel village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kartel is 565028. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.91 hectares and falls under the 415621 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kartel 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 Kartel

According to the 2011 Census, Kartel village had a total population of 412 people, including 186 males and 226 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,215 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 69.71%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kartel

Kartel 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 Kartel

Public transport in the Kartel is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Kartel is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kartel is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kartel

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

Health Facilities in Kartel

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

FAQs about Kartel