Vastisakurdi - Karad, Satara

Vastisakurdi is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vasti Sakurdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vastisakurdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vastisakurdi is 564568. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.94 hectares and falls under the 415114 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vastisakurdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vastisakurdi

According to the 2011 Census, Vastisakurdi village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 954 males and 881 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.30%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 79.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Vastisakurdi

Vastisakurdi 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 Vastisakurdi

Vastisakurdi 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 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vastisakurdi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vastisakurdi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vastisakurdi

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

Health Facilities in Vastisakurdi

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

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