Govare - Patan, Satara

Govare is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Govare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govare is 564179. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.47 hectares and falls under the 415207 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Govare 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 Govare

As per Census 2011, Govare village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 302 males and 322 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population624302322
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854243
Scheduled Castes (SC)522923
Literate Population429226203
Illiterate Population19576119

Nearby Villages of Govare

Govare 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)
NavSouth-East1.58 km
KondhavaleNorth-West1.91 km
KadoliEast2.57 km
KolaneSouth-West2.80 km
WaghaneWest2.93 km
GoshatwadiNorth-East3.07 km
MendhegharNorth-West3.65 km
RisawadSouth-East3.99 km
HelwakNorth4.27 km
RasatiNorth4.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Govare

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Govare. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Govare is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Govare is about 88 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 Govare

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Govare

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Govare

Where is Govare located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Govare?

Govare is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Govare?

The pincode of Govare is 415207.

What is the population of Govare?

Govare has a total population of 624, including 302 males and 322 females.

How many households are there in Govare?

There are 121 households in Govare.

What is the literacy rate in Govare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Govare is 68.75%. Male literacy is 74.83% and female literacy is 63.04%.