Govare - Karad, Satara

Govare is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Goware serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govare is 564562. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.11 hectares and falls under the 415105 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Govare 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 Govare

According to the 2011 Census, Govare village had a total population of 4,767 people, including 2,402 males and 2,365 females, living in 985 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.17%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 81.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Govare

Govare 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 Govare

Govare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Govare is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Govare is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govare

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

Health Facilities in Govare

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

FAQs about Govare