Diskal - Khatav, Satara

Diskal is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Diskal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diskal is 563466. The village covers a total geographical area of 1578 hectares and falls under the 415504 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Diskal 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 Diskal

According to the 2011 Census, Diskal village had a total population of 4,472 people, including 2,229 males and 2,243 females, living in 1,021 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.78%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 71.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Diskal

Diskal 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 Diskal

Diskal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adarki, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Diskal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Diskal 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 Diskal

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

Health Facilities in Diskal

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

FAQs about Diskal