Moleshwar - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Moleshwar is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Moleshwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moleshwar is 562973. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Moleshwar 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 Moleshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Moleshwar village had a total population of 213 people, including 115 males and 98 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.37%, with male literacy at 96.91% and female literacy at 77.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Moleshwar

Moleshwar 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 Moleshwar

Moleshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Moleshwar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Moleshwar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moleshwar

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

Health Facilities in Moleshwar

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

FAQs about Moleshwar