Ketur

Ketur is a village located in Karmala tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Karmala (tehsildar office) and 175km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Ketur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Ketur unique in its vibrant Karmala-Solapur region. You’ll see Ketur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ketur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ketur is 561788. The village spans a total geographical area of 1579 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413206. Karmala is nearest town to Ketur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ketur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karmala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ketur

Population of Ketur

According to the 2011 Census, Ketur has a total population of about 3,920, with approximately 2,046 males and 1,874 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 452 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 432 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 77. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.32%, with male literacy at about 79.08% and female literacy near 64.94%. There are around 820 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ketur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ketur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ketur. As per the 2011 stats, Ketur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ketur

Knowing the nearby villages of Ketur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ketur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ketur