Yenake - Karad, Satara

Yenake is a village situated in the Karad tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Yenake village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yenake is 564585. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 415111 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Yenake 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 Yenake

According to the 2011 Census, Yenake village had a total population of 1,922 people, including 985 males and 937 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.00%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 76.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Yenake

Yenake 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 Yenake

Yenake is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Yenake is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Yenake is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yenake

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

Health Facilities in Yenake

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

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