Ghotil - Patan, Satara

Ghotil is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ghotil village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghotil is 564412. The village covers a total geographical area of 972 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ghotil

According to the 2011 Census, Ghotil village had a total population of 810 people, including 364 males and 446 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,225 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.44%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghotil

Ghotil 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 Ghotil

Ghotil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Ghotil is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ghotil is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghotil

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

Health Facilities in Ghotil

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

FAQs about Ghotil