Kaswand

Kaswand is a village located in Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Mahabaleshwar (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Kasavand is the gram panchayat of Kaswand village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaswand unique in its vibrant Mahabaleshwar-Satara region. You’ll see Kaswand’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaswand

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaswand is 562972. The village spans a total geographical area of 344 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 412805. Panchgani is nearest town to Kaswand village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaswand village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaswand

Population of Kaswand

According to the 2011 Census, Kaswand has a total population of about 781, with approximately 390 males and 391 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 81. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.37%, with male literacy at about 81.79% and female literacy near 64.96%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaswand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaswand

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaswand. As per the 2011 stats, Kaswand had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaswand

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaswand helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaswand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaswand