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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Abachiwadi village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 802 males and 822 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 87.98% and female literacy at 74.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

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:

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