Katrad - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Katrad is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from Rahuri and around 30 km from Ahmadnagar. Katrad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katrad is 558264. The village covers a total geographical area of 2324.67 hectares and falls under the 413704 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katrad

As per Census 2011, Katrad village has a total population of 4,698 people, consisting of 2,458 males and 2,240 females. The village has 920 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 598 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,257 literate and 1,441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 407 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katrad

Katrad 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 Katrad

Katrad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vambori, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Katrad

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

FAQs about Katrad