Bavda - Khandala, Satara

Bavda is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bavada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bavda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bavda is 563198. The village covers a total geographical area of 968 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Bavda 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 Bavda

According to the 2011 Census, Bavda village had a total population of 3,227 people, including 1,628 males and 1,599 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.59%, with male literacy at 91.97% and female literacy at 78.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bavda

Bavda 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 Bavda

Bavda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Bavda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bavda is about 58 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 Bavda

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

Health Facilities in Bavda

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

FAQs about Bavda