Goshatwadi - Patan, Satara

Goshatwadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Goshatwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goshatwadi is 564158. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.69 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Goshatwadi 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 Goshatwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Goshatwadi village had a total population of 1,061 people, including 529 males and 532 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 60.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Goshatwadi

Goshatwadi 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 Goshatwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Goshatwadi. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Goshatwadi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Goshatwadi is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goshatwadi

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

Health Facilities in Goshatwadi

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

FAQs about Goshatwadi