Ahir - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Ahir is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ahire serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ahir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahir is 563017. The village covers a total geographical area of 716 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ahir 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 Ahir

As per Census 2011, Ahir village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 218 males and 266 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahir

Ahir 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 Ahir

Ahir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Ahir is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ahir is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahir

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

Health Facilities in Ahir

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

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