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

As per Census 2011, Gholapwadi village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 297 males and 283 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 143 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population580297283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522527
Literate Population437254183
Illiterate Population14343100

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhodjaiwadiSouth-East2.32 km
GaikwadwadiNorth2.88 km
NigadiWest2.98 km
GirijashankarwadiEast3.16 km
GosavewadiWest3.26 km
KivalSouth3.33 km
Padali HelgaonNorth-West3.77 km
ChikhaliSouth-West4.43 km
NagzariNorth-East5.17 km
BanugadewadiNorth-West5.46 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gholapwadi

Where is Gholapwadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gholapwadi?

Gholapwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gholapwadi?

The pincode of Gholapwadi is 415106.

What is the population of Gholapwadi?

Gholapwadi has a total population of 580, including 297 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Gholapwadi?

There are 132 households in Gholapwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gholapwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gholapwadi is 75.34%. Male literacy is 85.52% and female literacy is 64.66%.