Garawade - Patan, Satara

Garawade is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Garawade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garawade is 564318. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.69 hectares and falls under the 415209 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Garawade 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 Garawade

As per Census 2011, Garawade village has a total population of 1,614 people, consisting of 786 males and 828 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,217 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garawade are given below:

Nearby Villages of Garawade

Garawade 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 Garawade

Garawade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Garawade is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Garawade is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garawade

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

Health Facilities in Garawade

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

FAQs about Garawade