Kautha - Kandhar, Nanded

Kautha is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kautha village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kautha is 545384. The village covers a total geographical area of 1774 hectares and falls under the 431746 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kautha

According to the 2011 Census, Kautha village had a total population of 4,915 people, including 2,556 males and 2,359 females, living in 933 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 61.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Kautha

Kautha 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 Kautha

Kautha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shelgoan H, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Kautha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kautha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kautha

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

Health Facilities in Kautha

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

FAQs about Kautha