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

As per Census 2011, Kalkewadi village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 247 males and 251 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 179 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population498247251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)612833
Literate Population319193126
Illiterate Population17954125

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KusrundNorth1.51 km
ShindewadiNorth-East1.97 km
MahindSouth2.00 km
NatoshiNorth-West2.07 km
HumbarwadiEast2.19 km
BacholiSouth-East2.97 km
AdadevNorth3.24 km
SonavadeEast3.53 km
DonglewadiNorth3.62 km
SalaveSouth-West3.77 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kalkewadi

Where is Kalkewadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kalkewadi?

Kalkewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalkewadi?

The pincode of Kalkewadi is 415206.

What is the population of Kalkewadi?

Kalkewadi has a total population of 498, including 247 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Kalkewadi?

There are 89 households in Kalkewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalkewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalkewadi is 64.06%. Male literacy is 78.14% and female literacy is 50.20%.