Kortek - Sonpeth, Parbhani

Kortek is a village situated in the Sonpeth tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonpeth and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Kortek village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kortek is 546960. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.84 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kortek

According to the 2011 Census, Kortek village had a total population of 428 people, including 210 males and 218 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 65.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kortek

Kortek 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 Kortek

Kortek is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vadgaon Nila, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Kortek is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Kortek is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kortek

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

Health Facilities in Kortek

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

FAQs about Kortek