Vadi - Khatav, Satara

Vadi is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadi is 563521. The village covers a total geographical area of 637 hectares and falls under the 415512 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Vadi 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 Vadi

According to the 2011 Census, Vadi village had a total population of 1,632 people, including 819 males and 813 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.14%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 73.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadi

Vadi 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 Vadi

Vadi 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 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vadi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vadi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadi

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

Health Facilities in Vadi

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

FAQs about Vadi