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Where the Krishna and Koyna rivers meet. One portal for all council services, city information and local news.
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About Karad
Karad is a city in Satara district, Maharashtra, at the confluence of the Krishna and Koyna rivers, known as Preeti Sangam. It is known as an educational hub and for the sugar industry of the region, and is the resting place of Yashwantrao Chavan, the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Karad at a glance
| District | Satara |
| Local body | Karad Municipal Council |
| Taluka area | about 1,048 sq. km |
| Taluka population | about 5.84 lakh |
| Distance | Satara 51 km · Pune about 159 km · Mumbai about 320 km |
| PIN code | 415 110 |
Rivers
Krishna and Koyna meet here, making Preeti Sangam the heart of the city.
Education hub
Medical, engineering and many degree and junior colleges draw students from across the region.
Agriculture and sugar
Several co-operative sugar factories operate in and around Karad.
Source for facts: Wikipedia and Satara Zilla Parishad taluka profile. Council to add official history, ward map and photographs.
Departments
Tax & Recovery is live. Tap a department to see its services.
Citizen services
Demo of the Tax & Recovery services. Other departments follow the same pattern.
No-dues certificate
Property and water tax cleared.
Assessment extract
Assessed value and tax details.
Water no-dues
For transfer or NOC use.
Explore Karad
Tourism, history and heritage in and around the city.
Photo slots without a picture are placeholders. The council can upload official photographs. Distances are approximate road distances from Karad.
City development
Roads, infrastructure and public spaces. Sample projects shown; the council will publish actual progress.
Roads and architecture
Roads and junctions
Road widening, junction improvement, footpaths and safe crossings.
Public buildings
Town hall, offices and community spaces with accessible design.
Riverfront
Ghats and walkways along the Krishna and Koyna.
Town planning
Development plan, zoning, housing and building permissions.
City directory
Government offices, schools and colleges, hospitals.
Sample listing. The council will verify and complete names, addresses and phone numbers.
Transport
By rail
Karad railway station is on the Pune–Kolhapur line. Trains such as Koyna Express, Sahyadri Express and Mahalaxmi Express serve Karad. Check Indian Railways for current timings.
By road
Well connected to Pune, Satara, Kolhapur and Mumbai. State transport buses, private buses and taxis run from the bus stand area.
By air
Karad has a small airstrip. Larger airports such as Pune and Kolhapur are the usual options for air travel.
Local travel
Auto-rickshaws, taxis and city routes. Council to add fares, stands and routes.
Regional Transport Office
Karad has its own RTO for licences and vehicle registration.
Parking
Public parking locations and rules to be listed by the council.
Events and leisure
Festivals
Ganesh Utsav, Navratri, Shiv Jayanti, Diwali and local fairs. Dates to be published by the council.
Gardens and walks
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Garden and riverside walks at Krishna Ghat.
Food and markets
Local markets, street food and regional specialities. Listing to come.
Culture
Town hall programmes, drama, music and student events.
Sports
Grounds, gyms and tournaments. Council to add facilities and booking.
Event calendar
Upcoming events will appear here with online registration.
Notices and tenders
| Notice | Department |
|---|---|
| Online payment of property and water tax is now available | Tax & Recovery |
| Bills and receipts now sent on WhatsApp and email | Tax & Recovery |
| Ward-wise data verification camps for existing connections | Tax & Recovery |
| Tender notices (sample placeholder) | Public Works |
| Public hearing and meeting notices (sample placeholder) | Administration |
Contact
Karad Municipal Council
Karad, Satara District, Maharashtra 415 110.
Office address, phone numbers, email and office hours: to be added by the council.