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

As per Census 2011, Bhadavade village has a total population of 1,287 people, consisting of 650 males and 637 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,013 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhadavade are given below:

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