Mundhe - Karad, Satara

Mundhe 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 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Mundhe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundhe is 564560. The village covers a total geographical area of 654 hectares and falls under the 415124 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mundhe 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 Mundhe

According to the 2011 Census, Mundhe village had a total population of 5,051 people, including 2,561 males and 2,490 females, living in 1,002 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.50%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 80.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 860, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundhe

Mundhe 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 Mundhe

Mundhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Mundhe is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Mundhe is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundhe

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

Health Facilities in Mundhe

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

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