Kaledhon - Khatav, Satara

Kaledhon is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kaledhon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaledhon is 563585. The village covers a total geographical area of 3992 hectares and falls under the 415312 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kaledhon 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 Kaledhon

As per Census 2011, Kaledhon village has a total population of 6,915 people, consisting of 3,470 males and 3,445 females. The village has 1,520 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 753 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,950 literate and 1,965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 611 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaledhon

Kaledhon 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 Kaledhon

Kaledhon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Kaledhon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kaledhon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaledhon

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

Health Facilities in Kaledhon

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

FAQs about Kaledhon