Kathagad - Baglan, Nashik

Kathagad is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Taharabad serves as the Village Panchayat for Kathagad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathagad is 549996. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 423302 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kathagad

According to the 2011 Census, Kathagad village had a total population of 1,317 people, including 663 males and 654 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.04%, with male literacy at 72.65% and female literacy at 59.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathagad

Kathagad 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 Kathagad

Kathagad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Kathagad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Kathagad is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathagad

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

Health Facilities in Kathagad

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

FAQs about Kathagad