Gheradategad - Patan, Satara

Gheradategad is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Tolewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gheradategad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gheradategad is 564258. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Gheradategad 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 Gheradategad

As per Census 2011, Gheradategad village has a total population of 188 people, consisting of 86 males and 102 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 83 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18886102
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261115
Literate Population1056540
Illiterate Population832162

Nearby Villages of Gheradategad

Gheradategad 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarvatNorth-East1.32 km
KavadewadiSouth-East2.81 km
Marul Tarf PatanSouth-West2.92 km
ShiralSouth3.04 km
BondriEast3.21 km
GhanbiNorth3.54 km
KerNorth-East3.88 km
YeradSouth-East3.88 km
VatoleNorth-West3.88 km
BajeWest4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gheradategad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gheradategad. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gheradategad is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gheradategad is about 75 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 Gheradategad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gheradategad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gheradategad

Where is Gheradategad located?

Gheradategad village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gheradategad?

The Gram Panchayat of Gheradategad is Tolewadi.

What is the pincode of Gheradategad?

The pincode of Gheradategad is 415206.

What is the population of Gheradategad?

Gheradategad has a total population of 188, including 86 males and 102 females.

How many households are there in Gheradategad?

There are 37 households in Gheradategad.

What is the literacy rate in Gheradategad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gheradategad is 55.85%. Male literacy is 75.58% and female literacy is 39.22%.