Adhal - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Adhal is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Moleshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adhal is 562979. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.98 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Adhal 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 Adhal

According to the 2011 Census, Adhal village had a total population of 205 people, including 93 males and 112 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,204 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.68%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 58.06%.

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

Nearby Villages of Adhal

Adhal 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 Adhal

Adhal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. 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 Mahabaleshwar to Adhal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Adhal is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adhal

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

Health Facilities in Adhal

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

FAQs about Adhal