Kasrud - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Kasrud 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. Shirvali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasrud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasrud is 562946. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.29 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Kasrud 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 Kasrud

According to the 2011 Census, Kasrud village had a total population of 246 people, including 126 males and 120 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.73%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, 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 Kasrud

Kasrud 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 Kasrud

Kasrud 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 65.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasrud

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

FAQs about Kasrud