Maldan - Patan, Satara

Maldan is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Maldan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maldan is 564392. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.07 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Maldan 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 Maldan

According to the 2011 Census, Maldan village had a total population of 1,575 people, including 750 males and 825 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.24%, with male literacy at 89.87% and female literacy at 79.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Maldan

Maldan 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 Maldan

Maldan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Maldan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Maldan is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maldan

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

Health Facilities in Maldan

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

FAQs about Maldan