Dikshi - Patan, Satara

Dikshi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Dhavade serves as the Village Panchayat for Dikshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dikshi is 564349. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.57 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Dikshi 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 Dikshi

According to the 2011 Census, Dikshi village had a total population of 270 people, including 137 males and 133 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.66%, with male literacy at 63.79% and female literacy at 45.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Dikshi

Dikshi 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 Dikshi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dikshi. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Dikshi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Dikshi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dikshi

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

Health Facilities in Dikshi

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

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