Ond - Karad, Satara

Ond is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ond village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ond is 564656. The village covers a total geographical area of 714.77 hectares and falls under the 415111 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ond 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 Ond

According to the 2011 Census, Ond village had a total population of 4,655 people, including 2,388 males and 2,267 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.18%, with male literacy at 91.08% and female literacy at 83.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Ond

Ond 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 Ond

Ond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Ond is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ond is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ond

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

Health Facilities in Ond

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

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