Katalgaon - Lanja, Ratnagiri
Katalgaon is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Javade serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katalgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katalgaon is 565936. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode.
Katalgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Katalgaon
Katalgaon 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Javade | South-East | 1.75 km |
| Waghrat | West | 2.34 km |
| Kante | East | 2.53 km |
| Ravari | South | 2.66 km |
| Kot | North | 3.23 km |
| Agargaon | North-West | 3.47 km |
| Isavali | South-West | 3.54 km |
| Kumbhargaon | North-East | 3.74 km |
| Majal | East | 3.92 km |
| Bapere | South | 4.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katalgaon
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katalgaon. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ratnagiri to Katalgaon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katalgaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katalgaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Katalgaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katalgaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katalgaon
Where is Katalgaon located?
Katalgaon village is located in Lanja Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katalgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Katalgaon is Javade.
What is the pincode of Katalgaon?
The pincode of Katalgaon is 416701.