Vengale - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Vengale is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vengale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vengale is 563007. The village covers a total geographical area of 473 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Vengale 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 Vengale

According to the 2011 Census, Vengale village had a total population of 417 people, including 209 males and 208 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 68.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Vengale

Vengale 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 Vengale

Vengale 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 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Vengale is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vengale 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 Vengale

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

Health Facilities in Vengale

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

FAQs about Vengale