Karate - Patan, Satara

Karate is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Karate village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karate is 564161. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.91 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Karate 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 Karate

According to the 2011 Census, Karate village had a total population of 875 people, including 427 males and 448 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.62%, with male literacy at 84.84% and female literacy at 53.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Karate

Karate 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 Karate

Public transport in the Karate is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Karate is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Karate is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karate

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

Health Facilities in Karate

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

FAQs about Karate