Kashedi - Khed, Ratnagiri

Kashedi is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kashedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashedi is 565000. The village covers a total geographical area of 882.15 hectares and falls under the 415640 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.

Kashedi 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 Kashedi

According to the 2011 Census, Kashedi village had a total population of 872 people, including 408 males and 464 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.19%, with male literacy at 82.02% and female literacy at 69.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashedi

Kashedi 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 Kashedi

Kashedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Kashedi is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kashedi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashedi

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

Health Facilities in Kashedi

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

FAQs about Kashedi