Vathar

Vathar is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Wathar is the gram panchayat of Vathar village.

Here you can discover what makes Vathar unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Vathar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vathar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vathar is 564650. The village spans a total geographical area of 635 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415539. Karad is nearest town to Vathar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vathar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad South Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vathar

Population of Vathar

According to the 2011 Census, Vathar has a total population of about 4,497, with approximately 2,328 males and 2,169 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 463 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 600 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.16%, with male literacy at about 80.15% and female literacy near 69.80%. There are around 908 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vathar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vathar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vathar. As per the 2011 stats, Vathar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Vathar

Knowing the nearby villages of Vathar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vathar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vathar