Tapola - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Tapola is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vanavali T.solashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tapola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapola is 563016. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.51 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Tapola 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 Tapola

According to the 2011 Census, Tapola village had a total population of 621 people, including 348 males and 273 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 784 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.11%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 78.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, 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 Tapola

Tapola 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 Tapola

Tapola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chiplun, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Tapola is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Tapola is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapola

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

Health Facilities in Tapola

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

FAQs about Tapola