Kathargaon - Niphad, Nashik

Kathargaon is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kathargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathargaon is 551381. The village covers a total geographical area of 642 hectares and falls under the 422303 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kathargaon

As per Census 2011, Kathargaon village has a total population of 1,929 people, consisting of 1,015 males and 914 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,365 literate and 564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 449 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathargaon

Kathargaon 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 Kathargaon

Kathargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Niphad, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Kathargaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kathargaon

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

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