Kuthare - Patan, Satara

Kuthare is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kuthare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuthare is 564441. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.92 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kuthare 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 Kuthare

As per Census 2011, Kuthare village has a total population of 1,308 people, consisting of 634 males and 674 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,084 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuthare are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,308634674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884147
Scheduled Castes (SC)259128131
Literate Population1,084561523
Illiterate Population22473151

Nearby Villages of Kuthare

Kuthare 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Morewadi (kuthare)North1.49 km
WazoliSouth-West2.03 km
BhosgaonNorth-West2.34 km
MendhWest2.53 km
DhamaniSouth2.71 km
PachupatewadiNorth3.08 km
GudheNorth-East3.37 km
DhebewadiNorth-West3.84 km
YelewadiSouth4.61 km
TaygadewadiNorth-East4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuthare

Kuthare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Kuthare is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kuthare is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuthare

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuthare

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuthare

Where is Kuthare located?

Kuthare village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuthare?

Kuthare is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuthare?

The pincode of Kuthare is 415112.

What is the population of Kuthare?

Kuthare has a total population of 1,308, including 634 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Kuthare?

There are 324 households in Kuthare.

What is the literacy rate in Kuthare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuthare is 82.87%. Male literacy is 88.49% and female literacy is 77.60%.