Kharoshi - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Kharoshi is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kharoshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharoshi is 562995. The village covers a total geographical area of 988.86 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Satara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kharoshi 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 Kharoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharoshi village had a total population of 281 people, including 119 males and 162 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,361 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 58.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharoshi

Kharoshi 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 Kharoshi

Kharoshi 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 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satara to Kharoshi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kharoshi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharoshi

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

Health Facilities in Kharoshi

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

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