Kalse - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Kalse is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kalase serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalse village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalse is 566631. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 416605 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kalse

According to the 2011 Census, Kalse village had a total population of 885 people, including 422 males and 463 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.92%, with male literacy at 87.98% and female literacy at 74.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalse

Kalse 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 Kalse

Kalse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Kalse is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kalse is about 20 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 Kalse

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

Health Facilities in Kalse

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

FAQs about Kalse