Katavadi Village - Velhe, Pune

Katavadi is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Katvadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katavadi is 556640. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.1 hectares and falls under the 412212 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Katavadi

As per Census 2011, Katavadi village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 259 males and 283 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 542 259 283
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 55 23 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15 8 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 58 24 34
Literate Population 376 208 168
Illiterate Population 166 51 115

Nearby Villages of Katavadi

Katavadi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KolavadiWest1.44 km
MangdariSouth-East2.13 km
WanganiNorth-East2.18 km
Wanganichi WadiNorth2.33 km
KetkavaneSouth2.45 km
Nigde Bk.East2.91 km
MargasaniSouth2.97 km
VinzarWest3.40 km
BoravaleEast3.58 km
AskavadiSouth-West3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katavadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Katavadi. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Katavadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Katavadi 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 Katavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Katavadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Katavadi

Where is Katavadi located?

Katavadi village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katavadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Katavadi is Katvadi.

What is the pincode of Katavadi?

The pincode of Katavadi is 412212.

What is the population of Katavadi?

Katavadi has a total population of 542, including 259 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Katavadi?

There are 121 households in Katavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Katavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katavadi is 69.37%. Male literacy is 80.31% and female literacy is 59.36%.