Gavadhoshi - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Gavadhoshi is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gavadhoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavadhoshi is 563004. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Gavadhoshi 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 Gavadhoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Gavadhoshi village had a total population of 284 people, including 130 males and 154 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,185 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.36%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 47.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavadhoshi

Gavadhoshi 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 Gavadhoshi

Gavadhoshi 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 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Gavadhoshi is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gavadhoshi is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavadhoshi

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

Health Facilities in Gavadhoshi

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

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