Vathar - Karad, Satara

Vathar is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Wathar serves as the Village Panchayat for Vathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vathar is 564650. The village covers a total geographical area of 635 hectares and falls under the 415539 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Vathar 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 Vathar

According to the 2011 Census, Vathar village had a total population of 4,497 people, including 2,328 males and 2,169 females, living in 908 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.79%, with male literacy at 89.37% and female literacy at 77.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vathar

Vathar 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 Vathar

Vathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vathar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vathar is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vathar

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

Health Facilities in Vathar

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

FAQs about Vathar