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

As per Census 2011, Kasral village has a total population of 783 people, consisting of 394 males and 389 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 241 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population783394389
Child Population (0–6 yrs)592633
Literate Population542296246
Illiterate Population24198143

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AshiyeNorth-East1.99 km
AsarondiSouth2.17 km
SatralEast2.33 km
VaravadeNorth2.83 km
KirlosWest3.37 km
PisekamateNorth-West3.42 km
WagadeEast4.24 km
KalmathNorth-East4.56 km
AmavaneWest4.69 km
BidwadiNorth-West5.27 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Kasral

Where is Kasral located?

Kasral village is located in Kankavli Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasral?

Kasral is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kasral?

The pincode of Kasral is 416602.

What is the population of Kasral?

Kasral has a total population of 783, including 394 males and 389 females.

How many households are there in Kasral?

There are 165 households in Kasral.

What is the literacy rate in Kasral?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasral is 69.22%. Male literacy is 75.13% and female literacy is 63.24%.