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

As per Census 2011, Khatkale village has a total population of 741 people, consisting of 345 males and 396 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 729 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population741345396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673532
Scheduled Castes (SC)514
Scheduled Tribes (ST)729339390
Literate Population542276266
Illiterate Population19969130

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhaireWest1.17 km
NimgiriNorth2.09 km
HirdiWest2.38 km
UndekhadakSouth3.09 km
UsranSouth-West3.20 km
KewadiSouth-West3.27 km
DevaleNorth-West3.55 km
HadsarEast3.78 km
SitewadiNorth-East3.98 km
JalwandiWest4.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khatkale

Where is Khatkale located?

Khatkale village is located in Junnar Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khatkale?

The Gram Panchayat of Khatkale is Khanapur.

What is the pincode of Khatkale?

The pincode of Khatkale is 410502.

What is the population of Khatkale?

Khatkale has a total population of 741, including 345 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Khatkale?

There are 139 households in Khatkale.

What is the literacy rate in Khatkale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khatkale is 73.14%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 67.17%.