Malharpeth - Patan, Satara

Malharpeth 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Malharpeth village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malharpeth is 564307. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 415205 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Malharpeth 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 Malharpeth

As per Census 2011, Malharpeth village has a total population of 4,256 people, consisting of 2,110 males and 2,146 females. The village has 959 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 443 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,323 literate and 933 illiterate residents. Additionally, 585 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malharpeth

Malharpeth 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 Malharpeth

Malharpeth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Malharpeth is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Malharpeth is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malharpeth

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

Health Facilities in Malharpeth

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

FAQs about Malharpeth