Kettur - Karmala, Solapur

Kettur is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ketur serves as the Village Panchayat for Kettur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kettur is 561788. The village covers a total geographical area of 1579 hectares and falls under the 413206 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kettur 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 Kettur

According to the 2011 Census, Kettur village had a total population of 3,920 people, including 2,046 males and 1,874 females, living in 820 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 73.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Kettur

Kettur 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 Kettur

Public transport in the Kettur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parewadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Kettur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kettur is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kettur

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

Health Facilities in Kettur

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

FAQs about Kettur