Katgaon - Tuljapur, Dharashiv

Katgaon is a village situated in the Tuljapur tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from Tuljapur and around 47 km from Osmanabad. Chavanwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katgaon is 561578. The village covers a total geographical area of 5126 hectares and falls under the 413603 pincode. Tulajapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Katgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Katgaon village had a total population of 5,263 people, including 2,743 males and 2,520 females, living in 1,068 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.97%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 771, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Katgaon

Katgaon 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 Katgaon

Katgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Solapur Jn, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulajapur to Katgaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Katgaon is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katgaon

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

Health Facilities in Katgaon

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

FAQs about Katgaon