Taraswadi - Khatav, Satara

Taraswadi is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Taraswadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraswadi is 563586. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 415312 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Taraswadi

According to the 2011 Census, Taraswadi village had a total population of 510 people, including 239 males and 271 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,134 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 57.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraswadi

Taraswadi 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 Taraswadi

Taraswadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhalgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Taraswadi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Taraswadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraswadi

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

Health Facilities in Taraswadi

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

FAQs about Taraswadi