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

As per Census 2011, Birwadi village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 266 males and 295 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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