Ahire - Khandala, Satara

Ahire is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ahire village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahire is 563223. The village covers a total geographical area of 1150 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ahire

According to the 2011 Census, Ahire village had a total population of 2,849 people, including 1,424 males and 1,425 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.77%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 76.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahire

Ahire 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 Ahire

Ahire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Ahire is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ahire is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahire

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

Health Facilities in Ahire

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

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