Sukhed - Khandala, Satara

Sukhed 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 63 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sukhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhed is 563222. The village covers a total geographical area of 930.35 hectares and falls under the 415521 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Sukhed 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 Sukhed

According to the 2011 Census, Sukhed village had a total population of 1,739 people, including 932 males and 807 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.37%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 83.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhed

Sukhed 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 Sukhed

Sukhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Sukhed is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sukhed is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhed

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

Health Facilities in Sukhed

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

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