Ving - Karad, Satara

Ving is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Wing serves as the Village Panchayat for Ving village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ving is 564589. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053 hectares and falls under the 415122 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ving 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 Ving

According to the 2011 Census, Ving village had a total population of 6,604 people, including 3,366 males and 3,238 females, living in 1,460 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.42%, with male literacy at 89.83% and female literacy at 74.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 607, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Ving

Ving 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 Ving

Ving is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Ving is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ving is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ving

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

Health Facilities in Ving

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

FAQs about Ving