Digewadi - Patan, Satara
Digewadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Digewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Digewadi is 564272. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.71 hectares and falls under the 415205 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Digewadi 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 Digewadi
According to the 2011 Census, Digewadi village had a total population of 1,218 people, including 598 males and 620 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.71%, with male literacy at 88.45% and female literacy at 61.66%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,218 | 598 | 620 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 115 | 61 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 824 | 475 | 349 |
| Illiterate Population | 394 | 123 | 271 |
Nearby Villages of Digewadi
Digewadi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Lugadewadi | West | 1.63 km |
| Nadoli | South-East | 1.77 km |
| Yerphale | West | 1.92 km |
| Adul | South | 2.17 km |
| Dadholi | North | 2.24 km |
| Harugdewadi | South-East | 2.66 km |
| Naralwadi | South-East | 3.44 km |
| Khonoli | North | 3.62 km |
| Thomase | East | 3.62 km |
| Tripudi | West | 3.83 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Digewadi
Digewadi 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 66.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Digewadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Digewadi is about 54 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 Digewadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Digewadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Digewadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Digewadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Digewadi
Where is Digewadi located?
Digewadi village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Digewadi?
Digewadi is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Digewadi?
The pincode of Digewadi is 415205.
What is the population of Digewadi?
Digewadi had a total population of 1,218, including 598 males and 620 females.
How many households are there in Digewadi?
Digewadi had 272 households.
What is the literacy rate in Digewadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Digewadi was 74.71%. Male literacy was 88.45% and female literacy was 61.66%.