Divad - Man, Satara

Divad is a village situated in the Man tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahiwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Divad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Divad is 563436. The village covers a total geographical area of 1656 hectares and falls under the 415509 pincode. Mhaswad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Divad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Man Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Divad

According to the 2011 Census, Divad village had a total population of 2,755 people, including 1,397 males and 1,358 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 85.78% and female literacy at 67.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Divad

Divad 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 Divad

Divad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhaswad to Divad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Divad 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 Divad

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

Health Facilities in Divad

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

FAQs about Divad