Natoshi - Patan, Satara

Natoshi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Natoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Natoshi is 564356. The village covers a total geographical area of 853 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Natoshi 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 Natoshi

As per Census 2011, Natoshi village has a total population of 2,936 people, consisting of 1,364 males and 1,572 females. The village has 681 households and a sex ratio of 1,152 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,758 literate and 1,178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9361,3641,572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361194167
Scheduled Castes (SC)529273256
Literate Population1,758967791
Illiterate Population1,178397781

Nearby Villages of Natoshi

Natoshi 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)
Vadi KotawadeNorth-West1.77 km
KusrundEast2.03 km
KalkewadiSouth-East2.07 km
AmbragWest2.20 km
AdadevNorth-East2.76 km
DonglewadiNorth-East3.08 km
MorgiriNorth-West3.24 km
MahindSouth-East3.41 km
NeraleNorth3.49 km
ShindewadiEast3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Natoshi

Public transport in the Natoshi 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 64.9 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 Natoshi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Natoshi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Natoshi

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

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

Health Facilities in Natoshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Natoshi

Where is Natoshi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Natoshi?

Natoshi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Natoshi?

The pincode of Natoshi is 415206.

What is the population of Natoshi?

Natoshi has a total population of 2,936, including 1,364 males and 1,572 females.

How many households are there in Natoshi?

There are 681 households in Natoshi.

What is the literacy rate in Natoshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Natoshi is 59.88%. Male literacy is 70.89% and female literacy is 50.32%.