Zanzwad - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Zanzwad is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Zanzvad serves as the Village Panchayat for Zanzwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zanzwad is 562952. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.62 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Mahabaleshwar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Zanzwad 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 Zanzwad

According to the 2011 Census, Zanzwad village had a total population of 235 people, including 117 males and 118 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.22%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 52.88%.

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

Nearby Villages of Zanzwad

Zanzwad 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 Zanzwad

Zanzwad 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 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahabaleshwar to Zanzwad is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Zanzwad is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zanzwad

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

Health Facilities in Zanzwad

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

FAQs about Zanzwad