Bhilkatti - Phaltan, Satara

Bhilkatti is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhilkatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilkatti is 563268. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.22 hectares and falls under the 415528 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhilkatti

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilkatti village had a total population of 841 people, including 430 males and 411 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.16%, with male literacy at 82.09% and female literacy at 78.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilkatti

Bhilkatti 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 Bhilkatti

Bhilkatti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Bhilkatti is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhilkatti is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilkatti

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

Health Facilities in Bhilkatti

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

FAQs about Bhilkatti