Metgutad - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Metgutad is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Metgutad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Metgutad is 562931. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.22 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Metgutad 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 Metgutad

According to the 2011 Census, Metgutad village had a total population of 1,599 people, including 843 males and 756 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 83.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Metgutad

Metgutad 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 Metgutad

Metgutad 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 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Metgutad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Metgutad is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Metgutad

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

Health Facilities in Metgutad

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

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