Kase - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Kase is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kase village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kase is 565681. The village covers a total geographical area of 474 hectares and falls under the 415608 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kase village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kase

According to the 2011 Census, Kase village had a total population of 1,305 people, including 544 males and 761 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 1,399 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.75%, with male literacy at 94.30% and female literacy at 71.37%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kase

Kase 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 Kase

Kase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Kase is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kase is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kase

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

Health Facilities in Kase

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

FAQs about Kase