Shivajinagar - Khandala, Satara

Shivajinagar is a village situated in the Khandala tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shivajinagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivajinagar is 563197. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050 hectares and falls under the 412802 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Shivajinagar 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 Shivajinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shivajinagar village had a total population of 1,933 people, including 979 males and 954 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.06%, with male literacy at 92.88% and female literacy at 79.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Shivajinagar

Shivajinagar 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 Shivajinagar

Shivajinagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Shivajinagar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shivajinagar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivajinagar

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

Health Facilities in Shivajinagar

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

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