Kaswand - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Kaswand is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kasavand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaswand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaswand is 562972. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kaswand 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 Kaswand

According to the 2011 Census, Kaswand village had a total population of 781 people, including 390 males and 391 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 72.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaswand

Kaswand 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 Kaswand

Kaswand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Kaswand is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kaswand is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaswand

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

Health Facilities in Kaswand

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

FAQs about Kaswand