Gotewadi - Karad, Satara

Gotewadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gotewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotewadi is 564625. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 415111 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gotewadi 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 Gotewadi

As per Census 2011, Gotewadi village has a total population of 1,347 people, consisting of 541 males and 806 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 1,489 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 862 literate and 485 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,347541806
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326468
Literate Population862409453
Illiterate Population485132353

Nearby Villages of Gotewadi

Gotewadi 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)
BharewadiSouth-West1.18 km
BhurbhushiNorth-West1.59 km
YelgaonEast2.15 km
ShirsatwadiSouth-West2.18 km
SawantwadiSouth2.41 km
LoharwadiSouth-East2.82 km
RanjanwadiSouth3.02 km
MutalwadiWest3.19 km
PachganiWest3.31 km
KolagewadiNorth-West3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gotewadi

Gotewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Gotewadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gotewadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gotewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gotewadi

Where is Gotewadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gotewadi?

Gotewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gotewadi?

The pincode of Gotewadi is 415111.

What is the population of Gotewadi?

Gotewadi has a total population of 1,347, including 541 males and 806 females.

How many households are there in Gotewadi?

There are 368 households in Gotewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gotewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gotewadi is 63.99%. Male literacy is 75.60% and female literacy is 56.20%.