Javale - Khandala, Satara

Javale is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Javale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Javale is 563185. The village covers a total geographical area of 759 hectares and falls under the 412801 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Javale 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 Javale

According to the 2011 Census, Javale village had a total population of 1,519 people, including 775 males and 744 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.43%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 77.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Javale

Javale 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 Javale

Javale 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 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Javale is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Javale is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Javale

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

Health Facilities in Javale

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

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