Dervan - Patan, Satara

Dervan is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Dervan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dervan is 564297. The village covers a total geographical area of 805 hectares and falls under the 415520 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Dervan

According to the 2011 Census, Dervan village had a total population of 1,420 people, including 663 males and 757 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.57%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dervan

Dervan 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 Dervan

Dervan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Dervan is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Dervan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dervan

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

Health Facilities in Dervan

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

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