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

As per Census 2011, Moleshwar village has a total population of 213 people, consisting of 115 males and 98 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 47 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Moleshwar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21311598
Child Population (0–6 yrs)23185
Literate Population1669472
Illiterate Population472126

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YerandalSouth1.08 km
TekavaliWest1.28 km
MukavaliEast1.28 km
MachutarNorth-West1.37 km
VahiteNorth1.67 km
MajarewadiSouth-East1.92 km
VatambeEast2.11 km
AdhalSouth2.27 km
AchaliSouth-West2.63 km
ValanjwadiEast2.82 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moleshwar

Where is Moleshwar located?

Moleshwar village is located in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moleshwar?

Moleshwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Moleshwar?

The pincode of Moleshwar is 412806.

What is the population of Moleshwar?

Moleshwar has a total population of 213, including 115 males and 98 females.

How many households are there in Moleshwar?

There are 42 households in Moleshwar.

What is the literacy rate in Moleshwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moleshwar is 77.93%. Male literacy is 81.74% and female literacy is 73.47%.