Loharwadi - Karad, Satara

Loharwadi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Loharwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharwadi is 564628. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.25 hectares and falls under the 415111 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Loharwadi 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 Loharwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Loharwadi village had a total population of 404 people, including 176 males and 228 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,295 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.21%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 46.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Loharwadi

Loharwadi 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 Loharwadi

Loharwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Loharwadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Loharwadi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loharwadi

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

Health Facilities in Loharwadi

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

FAQs about Loharwadi