Banugadewadi - Karad, Satara

Banugadewadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Banugadewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banugadewadi is 564489. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.2 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Banugadewadi

As per Census 2011, Banugadewadi village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 266 males and 239 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 427 literate and 78 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population505266239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311318
Literate Population427232195
Illiterate Population783444

Nearby Villages of Banugadewadi

Banugadewadi 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)
HelgaonSouth-West1.46 km
GosavewadiSouth-East2.24 km
ChinchaniWest2.74 km
Padali HelgaonEast2.80 km
BelwadiSouth-West3.59 km
RikibadarwadiNorth-West3.62 km
KalgaonWest3.67 km
KacharewadiSouth-West3.86 km
MohitewadiNorth3.94 km
NigadiSouth-East4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banugadewadi

Banugadewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Karad to Banugadewadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Banugadewadi is about 37 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 Banugadewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Banugadewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Banugadewadi

Where is Banugadewadi located?

Banugadewadi village is located in Karad Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banugadewadi?

Banugadewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Banugadewadi?

The pincode of Banugadewadi is 415106.

What is the population of Banugadewadi?

Banugadewadi has a total population of 505, including 266 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Banugadewadi?

There are 113 households in Banugadewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Banugadewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banugadewadi is 84.55%. Male literacy is 87.22% and female literacy is 81.59%.