Enkul - Khatav, Satara

Enkul is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Enkul village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Enkul is 563558. The village covers a total geographical area of 1108.54 hectares and falls under the 415507 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Enkul 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 Enkul

According to the 2011 Census, Enkul village had a total population of 2,539 people, including 1,236 males and 1,303 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 66.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 379, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Enkul

Enkul 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 Enkul

Enkul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahimatpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Enkul is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Enkul is about 58 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 Enkul

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

Health Facilities in Enkul

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

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