Tekavali - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Tekavali is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Yerandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekavali is 562974. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Tekavali 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 Tekavali

As per Census 2011, Tekavali village has a total population of 309 people, consisting of 167 males and 142 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekavali

Tekavali 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 Tekavali

Tekavali 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 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Tekavali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Tekavali is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekavali

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

Health Facilities in Tekavali

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

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