Girijashankarwadi - Khatav, Satara

Girijashankarwadi is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Girijashankarwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girijashankarwadi is 563588. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.82 hectares and falls under the 415512 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Girijashankarwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Girijashankarwadi village had a total population of 521 people, including 242 males and 279 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 58.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Girijashankarwadi

Girijashankarwadi 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 Girijashankarwadi

Girijashankarwadi 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 Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Girijashankarwadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Girijashankarwadi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girijashankarwadi

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

Health Facilities in Girijashankarwadi

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

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