Kakole - Ambarnath, Thane

Kakole is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kakole village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakole is 553011. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 421506 pincode. Ambarnath is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kakole

According to the 2011 Census, Kakole village had a total population of 597 people, including 304 males and 293 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 71.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakole

Kakole 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 Kakole

Public transport in the Kakole is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badlapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambarnath to Kakole is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kakole is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakole

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

Health Facilities in Kakole

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

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