Katral - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Katral is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Katralkarjal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katral is 562683. The village covers a total geographical area of 1094.18 hectares and falls under the 413319 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katral

As per Census 2011, Katral village has a total population of 1,218 people, consisting of 647 males and 571 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katral

Katral 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 Katral

Katral is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Katral is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Katral 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 Katral

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

Health Facilities in Katral

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

FAQs about Katral