Karale - Patan, Satara

Karale is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Karale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karale is 564395. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.38 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Karale 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 Karale

As per Census 2011, Karale village has a total population of 913 people, consisting of 471 males and 442 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 554 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population913471442
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156550
Scheduled Castes (SC)613229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population554334220
Illiterate Population359137222

Nearby Villages of Karale

Karale 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TamineNorth2.22 km
SatarSouth2.31 km
UdhavaneNorth-East2.53 km
ModakwadiSouth-East2.69 km
RuvaleEast3.07 km
JintiEast3.09 km
PaneriWest4.02 km
SalaveNorth4.03 km
PalashiNorth-West4.09 km
NigadeSouth-East4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karale

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karale. The nearest railway station is Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Karale is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Karale is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karale

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

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

FAQs about Karale

Where is Karale located?

Karale village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karale?

Karale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karale?

The pincode of Karale is 415112.

What is the population of Karale?

Karale has a total population of 913, including 471 males and 442 females.

How many households are there in Karale?

There are 184 households in Karale.

What is the literacy rate in Karale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karale is 60.68%. Male literacy is 70.91% and female literacy is 49.77%.