Lakhwad - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Lakhwad is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Lakhwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakhwad is 563001. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.88 hectares and falls under the 415012 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Lakhwad 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 Lakhwad

According to the 2011 Census, Lakhwad village had a total population of 484 people, including 233 males and 251 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.62%, with male literacy at 92.23% and female literacy at 62.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakhwad

Lakhwad 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 Lakhwad

Lakhwad 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 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Lakhwad is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Lakhwad is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakhwad

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

Health Facilities in Lakhwad

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

FAQs about Lakhwad