Ker - Patan, Satara

Ker is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ker village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ker is 564263. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.68 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Ker 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 Ker

According to the 2011 Census, Ker village had a total population of 727 people, including 355 males and 372 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 85.08% and female literacy at 57.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Ker

Ker 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 Ker

Public transport in the Ker is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Ker is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ker is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ker

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

Health Facilities in Ker

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

FAQs about Ker