Gholapwadi - Karad, Satara

Gholapwadi 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 47 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gholapwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gholapwadi is 564499. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.33 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gholapwadi 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 Gholapwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gholapwadi village had a total population of 580 people, including 297 males and 283 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.77%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 71.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gholapwadi

Gholapwadi 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 Gholapwadi

Gholapwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gholapwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gholapwadi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gholapwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gholapwadi

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

FAQs about Gholapwadi