Bhilar - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Bhilar is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhilar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilar is 562965. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhilar 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 Bhilar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilar village had a total population of 2,807 people, including 1,409 males and 1,398 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.28%, with male literacy at 92.50% and female literacy at 82.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilar

Bhilar 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 Bhilar

Bhilar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Bhilar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhilar is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilar

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

Health Facilities in Bhilar

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

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