Panavan - Man, Satara
Panavan is a village situated in the Man tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahiwadi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Panavan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panavan is 563445. The village covers a total geographical area of 1644 hectares and falls under the 415509 pincode. Mhaswad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Panavan 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 Panavan
As per Census 2011, Panavan village has a total population of 3,199 people, consisting of 1,646 males and 1,553 females. The village has 649 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 432 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,737 literate and 1,462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panavan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,199 | 1,646 | 1,553 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 432 | 210 | 222 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 559 | 298 | 261 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,737 | 1,048 | 689 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,462 | 598 | 864 |
Nearby Villages of Panavan
Panavan 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dhakani | North-West | 3.26 km |
| Gangoti | North-East | 3.55 km |
| Valai | South-West | 3.60 km |
| Jambhulani | South-East | 4.43 km |
| Didwaghwadi (divad) | North | 5.08 km |
| Gatewadi | North-West | 5.53 km |
| Wadjal | West | 5.83 km |
| Pulkoti | East | 6.12 km |
| Divad | North | 6.65 km |
| Virali | South | 7.23 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Panavan
Panavan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhaswad to Panavan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Panavan 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 Panavan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panavan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Panavan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panavan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Panavan
Where is Panavan located?
Panavan village is located in Man Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panavan?
Panavan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Panavan?
The pincode of Panavan is 415509.
What is the population of Panavan?
Panavan has a total population of 3,199, including 1,646 males and 1,553 females.
How many households are there in Panavan?
There are 649 households in Panavan.
What is the literacy rate in Panavan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panavan is 54.30%. Male literacy is 63.67% and female literacy is 44.37%.