Harchandi - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Harchandi is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Harchandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harchandi is 563003. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Harchandi 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 Harchandi

According to the 2011 Census, Harchandi village had a total population of 276 people, including 127 males and 149 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 95.61% and female literacy at 68.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Harchandi

Harchandi 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 Harchandi

Harchandi 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 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Harchandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Harchandi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harchandi

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

Health Facilities in Harchandi

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

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