Nakinda - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Nakinda 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 51 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Nakinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakinda is 562929. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.56 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nakinda 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 Nakinda

According to the 2011 Census, Nakinda village had a total population of 976 people, including 537 males and 439 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.33%, with male literacy at 97.27% and female literacy at 97.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakinda

Nakinda 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 Nakinda

Nakinda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Nakinda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Nakinda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakinda

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

Health Facilities in Nakinda

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

FAQs about Nakinda