Khatgun - Khatav, Satara

Khatgun is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Khatgun village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatgun is 563492. The village covers a total geographical area of 1183.06 hectares and falls under the 415502 pincode. Rahimatpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khatgun

According to the 2011 Census, Khatgun village had a total population of 3,256 people, including 1,642 males and 1,614 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.15%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 78.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatgun

Khatgun 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 Khatgun

Khatgun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahimatpur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahimatpur to Khatgun is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Khatgun is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatgun

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

Health Facilities in Khatgun

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

FAQs about Khatgun