Risvad - Karad, Satara

Risvad is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Riswad serves as the Village Panchayat for Risvad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Risvad is 564503. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.96 hectares and falls under the 415106 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Risvad 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 Risvad

According to the 2011 Census, Risvad village had a total population of 1,744 people, including 881 males and 863 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.99%, with male literacy at 92.41% and female literacy at 81.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243.

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

Nearby Villages of Risvad

Risvad 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 Risvad

Risvad 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 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Risvad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Risvad is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Risvad

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

Health Facilities in Risvad

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

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