Khatkale - Junnar, Pune

Khatkale is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Khanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatkale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatkale is 555284. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 410502 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khatkale

According to the 2011 Census, Khatkale village had a total population of 741 people, including 345 males and 396 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,148 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 89.03% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 729.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatkale

Khatkale 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 Khatkale

Khatkale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Khatkale is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Khatkale is about 112 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 Khatkale

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

Health Facilities in Khatkale

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

FAQs about Khatkale