Ghadgewadi - Khandala, Satara

Ghadgewadi is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ghadagewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghadgewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadgewadi is 563188. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.16 hectares and falls under the 415528 pincode. Bhor is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ghadgewadi 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 Ghadgewadi

As per Census 2011, Ghadgewadi village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 205 males and 210 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 307 literate and 108 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghadgewadi

Ghadgewadi 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 Ghadgewadi

Ghadgewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpa, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhor to Ghadgewadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ghadgewadi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghadgewadi

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

Health Facilities in Ghadgewadi

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

FAQs about Ghadgewadi