Kathapur Kh. - Shirur, Pune

Kathapur Kh. is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kathapur Kh. village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathapur Kh. is 555558. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.27 hectares and falls under the 412210 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kathapur Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kathapur Kh. village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 583 males and 572 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.06%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathapur Kh.

Kathapur Kh. 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 Kathapur Kh.

Public transport in the Kathapur Kh. is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranjangaon Rd, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Kathapur Kh. is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kathapur Kh. is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathapur Kh.

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

Health Facilities in Kathapur Kh.

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

FAQs about Kathapur Kh.