Birwadi - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Birwadi is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Birvadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birwadi is 562945. The village covers a total geographical area of 1164.63 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Birwadi 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 Birwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Birwadi village had a total population of 561 people, including 266 males and 295 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.86%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Birwadi

Birwadi 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 Birwadi

Birwadi 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 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Birwadi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Birwadi 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 Birwadi

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

Health Facilities in Birwadi

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

FAQs about Birwadi