Gadhavali - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Gadhavali 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. Gavadhoshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhavali is 563018. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gadhavali 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 Gadhavali

As per Census 2011, Gadhavali village has a total population of 83 people, consisting of 38 males and 45 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,184 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 23 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadhavali

Gadhavali 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 Gadhavali

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gadhavali. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Gadhavali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gadhavali 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 Gadhavali

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

Health Facilities in Gadhavali

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

FAQs about Gadhavali