Budh - Khatav, Satara

Budh is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Budh village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budh is 563476. The village covers a total geographical area of 1560 hectares and falls under the 415503 pincode. Satara is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Budh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koregaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budh

According to the 2011 Census, Budh village had a total population of 5,828 people, including 2,975 males and 2,853 females, living in 1,227 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.62%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 76.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Budh

Budh 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 Budh

Budh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koregaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satara to Budh is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budh

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

Health Facilities in Budh

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

FAQs about Budh