Shiwade - Karad, Satara

Shiwade is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shivade serves as the Village Panchayat for Shiwade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiwade is 564523. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.28 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Shiwade 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 Shiwade

According to the 2011 Census, Shiwade village had a total population of 2,040 people, including 1,035 males and 1,005 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 89.60% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiwade

Shiwade 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 Shiwade

Shiwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Shiwade is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shiwade is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiwade

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

Health Facilities in Shiwade

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

FAQs about Shiwade