Katraj - Karmala, Solapur

Katraj is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Katraj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katraj is 561783. The village covers a total geographical area of 838 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Katraj

According to the 2011 Census, Katraj village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 677 males and 677 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.72%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 74.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Katraj

Katraj 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 Katraj

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katraj. The nearest railway station is Jinti Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Katraj is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Katraj is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katraj

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

Health Facilities in Katraj

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

FAQs about Katraj