Padegaon - Khandala, Satara

Padegaon is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Padegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padegaon is 563212. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 415521 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Padegaon 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 Padegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Padegaon village had a total population of 2,129 people, including 1,258 males and 871 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 692 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.90%, with male literacy at 92.85% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Padegaon

Padegaon 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 Padegaon

Padegaon 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 Nira, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Padegaon is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Padegaon is about 50 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 Padegaon

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

Health Facilities in Padegaon

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

FAQs about Padegaon