Bhadavade - Khandala, Satara

Bhadavade is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhadavade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadavade is 563196. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.83 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhadavade 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 Bhadavade

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadavade village had a total population of 1,287 people, including 650 males and 637 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.95%, with male literacy at 94.16% and female literacy at 79.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadavade

Bhadavade 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 Bhadavade

Bhadavade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Bhadavade is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhadavade is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadavade

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

Health Facilities in Bhadavade

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

FAQs about Bhadavade