Khodshi - Karad, Satara

Khodshi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Khodashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khodshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khodshi is 564557. The village covers a total geographical area of 581 hectares and falls under the 415124 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khodshi

As per Census 2011, Khodshi village has a total population of 3,738 people, consisting of 1,916 males and 1,822 females. The village has 793 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 457 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,606 literate and 1,132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 835 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khodshi

Khodshi 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 Khodshi

Khodshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Khodshi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Khodshi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khodshi

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

Health Facilities in Khodshi

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

FAQs about Khodshi