Kasral - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Kasral is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasral is 566456. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.78 hectares and falls under the 416602 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kasral 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 Kasral

According to the 2011 Census, Kasral village had a total population of 783 people, including 394 males and 389 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 69.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasral

Kasral 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 Kasral

Kasral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kankavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Kasral is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kasral is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasral

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

Health Facilities in Kasral

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

FAQs about Kasral