Katlewadi - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Katlewadi is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Katalewadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Katlewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katlewadi is 567127. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Katlewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Katlewadi village had a total population of 638 people, including 323 males and 315 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 91.29% and female literacy at 71.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Katlewadi

Katlewadi 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 Katlewadi

Katlewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Katlewadi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Katlewadi is about 45 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 Katlewadi

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

Health Facilities in Katlewadi

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

FAQs about Katlewadi