Koriwale - Karad, Satara

Koriwale 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Koriwale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koriwale is 564482. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.6 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Koriwale 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 Koriwale

As per Census 2011, Koriwale village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 565 males and 542 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 771 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,107565542
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915239
Scheduled Castes (SC)783840
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population771424347
Illiterate Population336141195

Nearby Villages of Koriwale

Koriwale 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)
SabalwadiSouth-East1.86 km
ChoreNorth-West2.35 km
MathanewadiSouth-West2.43 km
IndoliNorth-East2.71 km
HingnoleEast3.16 km
AndharwadiSouth-East3.53 km
JalagewadiWest3.73 km
Vadgaon UmbrajNorth3.89 km
MajgaonSouth4.28 km
ChafalSouth-West4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koriwale

Koriwale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 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 Koriwale is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Koriwale is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koriwale

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

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

Health Facilities in Koriwale

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koriwale 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 >10 km

FAQs about Koriwale

Where is Koriwale located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Koriwale?

Koriwale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Koriwale?

The pincode of Koriwale is 415109.

What is the population of Koriwale?

Koriwale has a total population of 1,107, including 565 males and 542 females.

How many households are there in Koriwale?

There are 262 households in Koriwale.

What is the literacy rate in Koriwale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koriwale is 69.65%. Male literacy is 75.04% and female literacy is 64.02%.