Bhekavali - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Bhekavali is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhekavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhekavali is 562955. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.55 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bhekavali 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 Bhekavali

As per Census 2011, Bhekavali village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 444 males and 420 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 586 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhekavali

Bhekavali 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 Bhekavali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhekavali. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Bhekavali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhekavali is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhekavali

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

Health Facilities in Bhekavali

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

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