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

As per Census 2011, Javale village has a total population of 1,519 people, consisting of 775 males and 744 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,167 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,519775744
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538172
Scheduled Castes (SC)257135122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18711
Literate Population1,167647520
Illiterate Population352128224

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AtitNorth-West2.76 km
VadgaonNorth-East2.82 km
LohomSouth-West2.84 km
KavatheEast2.97 km
KarnavadiWest3.10 km
MirjeNorth4.11 km
KanheriSouth4.17 km
GhadgewadiSouth-West4.75 km
AsawaliSouth-East4.86 km
NaigaonEast5.13 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Javale

Where is Javale located?

Javale village is located in Khandala Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Javale?

Javale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Javale?

The pincode of Javale is 412801.

What is the population of Javale?

Javale has a total population of 1,519, including 775 males and 744 females.

How many households are there in Javale?

There are 338 households in Javale.

What is the literacy rate in Javale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Javale is 76.83%. Male literacy is 83.48% and female literacy is 69.89%.