Katarkhatav - Khatav, Satara

Katarkhatav is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Katarkhatav village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarkhatav is 563552. The village covers a total geographical area of 2676 hectares and falls under the 415507 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Katarkhatav 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 Katarkhatav

According to the 2011 Census, Katarkhatav village had a total population of 3,997 people, including 1,950 males and 2,047 females, living in 849 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 86.26% and female literacy at 73.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarkhatav

Katarkhatav 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 Katarkhatav

Katarkhatav 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 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Katarkhatav is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Katarkhatav is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarkhatav

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

Health Facilities in Katarkhatav

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

FAQs about Katarkhatav