Lodhavade - Man, Satara

Lodhavade is a village situated in the Man tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahiwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Lodhavade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lodhavade is 563433. The village covers a total geographical area of 1233 hectares and falls under the 415540 pincode. Mhaswad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lodhavade 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 Lodhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Lodhavade village had a total population of 2,070 people, including 1,023 males and 1,047 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.01%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 67.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Lodhavade

Lodhavade 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 Lodhavade

Lodhavade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahimatpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhaswad to Lodhavade is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Lodhavade 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 Lodhavade

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

Health Facilities in Lodhavade

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

FAQs about Lodhavade