Kalkewadi - Patan, Satara

Kalkewadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kalkewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkewadi is 564359. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Kalkewadi 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 Kalkewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkewadi village had a total population of 498 people, including 247 males and 251 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 88.13% and female literacy at 57.80%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkewadi

Kalkewadi 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 Kalkewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalkewadi. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Kalkewadi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kalkewadi 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 Kalkewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalkewadi

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

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