Kande - Shirala, Sangli
Kande is a village situated in the Shirala tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirala and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kande is 568307. The village covers a total geographical area of 797 hectares and falls under the 415412 pincode. Uran Islampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Kande village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kande
As per Census 2011, Kande village has a total population of 4,335 people, consisting of 2,315 males and 2,020 females. The village has 913 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,326 literate and 1,009 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kande are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,335 | 2,315 | 2,020 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 396 | 244 | 152 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 403 | 200 | 203 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 3,326 | 1,900 | 1,426 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,009 | 415 | 594 |
Nearby Villages of Kande
Kande 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chikhali | North-West | 1.98 km |
| Sawarde T.satave | South | 2.68 km |
| Bhatshirgaon | North | 3.20 km |
| Natoli | North-West | 3.22 km |
| Mangle | East | 3.25 km |
| Thergaon | South-West | 3.98 km |
| Sagaon | West | 4.29 km |
| Fakirwadi | East | 4.59 km |
| Kasaba Satave | South | 4.83 km |
| Ingrul | North-East | 4.99 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kande
Kande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran Islampur to Kande is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kande is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kande
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kande village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kande
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kande village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kande
Where is Kande located?
Kande village is located in Shirala Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kande?
Kande is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kande?
The pincode of Kande is 415412.
What is the population of Kande?
Kande has a total population of 4,335, including 2,315 males and 2,020 females.
How many households are there in Kande?
There are 913 households in Kande.
What is the literacy rate in Kande?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kande is 76.72%. Male literacy is 82.07% and female literacy is 70.59%.