Potale - Karad, Satara

Potale is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Potale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potale is 564590. The village covers a total geographical area of 977 hectares and falls under the 415103 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Potale 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 Potale

According to the 2011 Census, Potale village had a total population of 1,857 people, including 962 males and 895 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.19%, with male literacy at 90.52% and female literacy at 81.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Potale

Potale 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 Potale

Public transport in the Potale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Potale is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Potale is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potale

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

Health Facilities in Potale

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

FAQs about Potale