Modakwadi - Patan, Satara

Modakwadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Jinti serves as the Village Panchayat for Modakwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modakwadi is 564406. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.51 hectares and falls under the 415112 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Modakwadi 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 Modakwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Modakwadi village had a total population of 350 people, including 141 males and 209 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,482 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.15%, with male literacy at 92.44% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Modakwadi

Modakwadi 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 Modakwadi

Modakwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Modakwadi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Modakwadi is about 87 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 Modakwadi

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

Health Facilities in Modakwadi

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

FAQs about Modakwadi