Kenjal - Wai, Satara

Kenjal is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kenjal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kenjal is 563085. The village covers a total geographical area of 1096 hectares and falls under the 415536 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kenjal

According to the 2011 Census, Kenjal village had a total population of 3,238 people, including 1,638 males and 1,600 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.31%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 84.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Kenjal

Kenjal 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 Kenjal

Kenjal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Kenjal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kenjal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kenjal

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

Health Facilities in Kenjal

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

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