Soundari - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Soundari is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Soundari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soundari is 562992. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.12 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Soundari 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 Soundari

According to the 2011 Census, Soundari village had a total population of 638 people, including 322 males and 316 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.55%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Soundari

Soundari 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 Soundari

Soundari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Soundari is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Soundari is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soundari

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

Health Facilities in Soundari

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

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