Chitali - Khatav, Satara

Chitali is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chitali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitali is 563574. The village covers a total geographical area of 4808 hectares and falls under the 415538 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chitali

According to the 2011 Census, Chitali village had a total population of 5,802 people, including 2,901 males and 2,901 females, living in 1,309 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 88.27% and female literacy at 74.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitali

Chitali 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 Chitali

Chitali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Chitali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Chitali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitali

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

Health Facilities in Chitali

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

FAQs about Chitali