Kese Village - Karad, Satara

Kese is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kese village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kese is 564571. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.18 hectares and falls under the 415124 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kese

As per Census 2011, Kese village has a total population of 2,106 people, consisting of 1,087 males and 1,019 females. The village has 432 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,576 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kese are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,106 1,087 1,019
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 231 127 104
Scheduled Castes (SC) 437 211 226
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 11 5 6
Literate Population 1,576 856 720
Illiterate Population 530 231 299

Nearby Villages of Kese

Kese 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)
PadalikeseNorth-West1.58 km
VarunjiEast2.13 km
YeravaleSouth-West2.46 km
ChachegaonSouth2.56 km
MundheNorth-East2.58 km
VijaynagarNorth2.66 km
PashchimsupaneNorth-West2.88 km
KirpeWest3.74 km
GoteNorth-East4.01 km
AbachiwadiNorth-West4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kese

Kese is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Kese is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kese is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kese

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kese

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kese

Where is Kese located?

Kese village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kese?

Kese is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kese?

The pincode of Kese is 415124.

What is the population of Kese?

Kese has a total population of 2,106, including 1,087 males and 1,019 females.

How many households are there in Kese?

There are 432 households in Kese.

What is the literacy rate in Kese?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kese is 74.83%. Male literacy is 78.75% and female literacy is 70.66%.