Tembhu - Karad, Satara

Tembhu is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Tembhu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tembhu is 564553. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 415105 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tembhu 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 Tembhu

According to the 2011 Census, Tembhu village had a total population of 2,879 people, including 1,511 males and 1,368 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.87%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Tembhu

Tembhu 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 Tembhu

Tembhu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Tembhu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Tembhu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tembhu

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

Health Facilities in Tembhu

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

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