Sav - Mahad, Raigad

Sav is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Mahad and around 130 km from Alibag. Sav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sav is 555071. The village covers a total geographical area of 532 hectares and falls under the 402301 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sav

As per Census 2011, Sav village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 502 males and 528 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,030502528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095752
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1037
Literate Population680387293
Illiterate Population350115235

Nearby Villages of Sav

Sav 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KemburliEast1.45 km
Gothe Bk.North-West1.64 km
RavdhalWest1.71 km
WamaneSouth-West1.85 km
MuthavaliSouth-East2.03 km
WahoorNorth2.30 km
KosabiWest2.58 km
PaleNorth-East2.62 km
DadaliEast2.67 km
MohopreNorth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sav

Sav is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Sav is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Sav is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sav

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sav

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sav

Where is Sav located?

Sav village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sav?

Sav is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sav?

The pincode of Sav is 402301.

What is the population of Sav?

Sav has a total population of 1,030, including 502 males and 528 females.

How many households are there in Sav?

There are 246 households in Sav.

What is the literacy rate in Sav?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sav is 66.02%. Male literacy is 77.09% and female literacy is 55.49%.