Kasarde - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Kasarde is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasarde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasarde is 566410. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.7 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kasarde

According to the 2011 Census, Kasarde village had a total population of 603 people, including 301 males and 302 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.54%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 72.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasarde

Kasarde 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 Kasarde

Kasarde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kasarde is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kasarde is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasarde

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

Health Facilities in Kasarde

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

FAQs about Kasarde