Gondi - Karad, Satara

Gondi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gondi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondi is 564679. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.12 hectares and falls under the 415108 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gondi 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 South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gondi

According to the 2011 Census, Gondi village had a total population of 2,074 people, including 1,058 males and 1,016 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.34%, with male literacy at 91.06% and female literacy at 75.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Gondi

Gondi 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 Gondi

Gondi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gondi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gondi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondi

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

Health Facilities in Gondi

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

FAQs about Gondi