Virvade - Karad, Satara

Virvade is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Virvade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Virvade is 564548. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.24 hectares and falls under the 415105 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Virvade 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 Virvade

According to the 2011 Census, Virvade village had a total population of 3,770 people, including 1,898 males and 1,872 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.31%, with male literacy at 93.71% and female literacy at 78.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Virvade

Virvade 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 Virvade

Virvade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Virvade is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Virvade is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Virvade

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

Health Facilities in Virvade

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

FAQs about Virvade