Tarukh - Karad, Satara

Tarukh is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Tarukh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarukh is 564595. The village covers a total geographical area of 817 hectares and falls under the 415103 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tarukh 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 Tarukh

As per Census 2011, Tarukh village has a total population of 2,138 people, consisting of 1,037 males and 1,101 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,576 literate and 562 illiterate residents. Additionally, 337 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarukh

Tarukh 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 Tarukh

Tarukh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Tarukh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Tarukh is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarukh

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

Health Facilities in Tarukh

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

FAQs about Tarukh