Panas - Jaoli, Satara

Panas is a village situated in the Jaoli tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Medha and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Panas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panas is 564008. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.85 hectares and falls under the 415514 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Panas 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 Panas

According to the 2011 Census, Panas village had a total population of 552 people, including 268 males and 284 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 90.57% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Panas

Panas 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 Panas

Panas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Panas is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Panas is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panas

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

Health Facilities in Panas

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

FAQs about Panas