Petpar - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Petpar is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Parpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petpar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petpar is 562937. The village covers a total geographical area of 7 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Petpar 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 Petpar

As per Census 2011, Petpar village has a total population of 199 people, consisting of 99 males and 100 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 53 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Petpar

Petpar 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 Petpar

Public transport in the Petpar 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 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Petpar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Petpar is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petpar

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

Health Facilities in Petpar

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

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