Achali - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Achali is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Achali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achali is 562989. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.41 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Achali

As per Census 2011, Achali village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 151 males and 156 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Achali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Achali

Achali 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 Achali

Public transport in the Achali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Achali is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Achali is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Achali

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

Health Facilities in Achali

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

FAQs about Achali