Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar, Satara
Panchgani is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Parvat -t-waghavale serves as the Village Panchayat for Panchgani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchgani is 563027. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.69 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Satara is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.
Panchgani 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 Panchgani
According to the 2011 Census, Panchgani village had a total population of 420 people, including 231 males and 189 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.34%, with male literacy at 97.78% and female literacy at 74.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 420 | 231 | 189 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 352 | 220 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 68 | 11 | 57 |
Transport and Connectivity of Panchgani
Panchgani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Panchgani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panchgani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Panchgani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panchgani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Panchgani
Where is Panchgani located?
Panchgani village is located in Mahabaleshwar Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Panchgani?
The Village Panchayat of Panchgani is Parvat -t-waghavale.
What is the pincode of Panchgani?
The pincode of Panchgani is 412805.
What is the population of Panchgani?
Panchgani had a total population of 420, including 231 males and 189 females.
How many households are there in Panchgani?
Panchgani had 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Panchgani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panchgani was 87.34%. Male literacy was 97.78% and female literacy was 74.16%.