Bholi - Khandala, Satara

Bholi is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholi is 563193. The village covers a total geographical area of 626.58 hectares and falls under the 415526 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bholi 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 Bholi

According to the 2011 Census, Bholi village had a total population of 1,595 people, including 792 males and 803 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.77%, with male literacy at 97.03% and female literacy at 82.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholi

Bholi 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 Bholi

Bholi 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 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Bholi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bholi 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 Bholi

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

Health Facilities in Bholi

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

FAQs about Bholi