Abachiwadi - Karad, Satara

Abachiwadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Abaichiwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Abachiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abachiwadi is 564570. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 415114 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Abachiwadi

As per Census 2011, Abachiwadi village has a total population of 1,624 people, consisting of 802 males and 822 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Abachiwadi

Abachiwadi 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 Abachiwadi

Abachiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Abachiwadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Abachiwadi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Abachiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Abachiwadi

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

FAQs about Abachiwadi