Mahu - Jaoli, Satara

Mahu is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Mahu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahu is 564001. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.32 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mahu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mahu

According to the 2011 Census, Mahu village had a total population of 926 people, including 453 males and 473 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.13%, with male literacy at 94.81% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahu

Mahu 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 Mahu

Mahu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Mahu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Mahu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahu

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

Health Facilities in Mahu

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

FAQs about Mahu