Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) - Khatav, Satara
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Pusesavali serves as the Village Panchayat for Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is 563591. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 415503 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) 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 Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
According to the 2011 Census, Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) village had a total population of 533 people, including 267 males and 266 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 90.13% and female literacy at 67.80%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 533 | 267 | 266 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 370 | 210 | 160 |
| Illiterate Population | 163 | 57 | 106 |
Nearby Villages of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)
Where is Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) located?
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) village is located in Khatav Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)?
The Village Panchayat of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is Pusesavali.
What is the pincode of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)?
The pincode of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) is 415503.
What is the population of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)?
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) had a total population of 533, including 267 males and 266 females.
How many households are there in Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)?
Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) had 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laxminagar (Vanjarwadi) was 78.89%. Male literacy was 90.13% and female literacy was 67.80%.