Nechal - Patan, Satara

Nechal is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Nechal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nechal is 564153. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.08 hectares and falls under the 415207 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Nechal 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 Nechal

According to the 2011 Census, Nechal village had a total population of 392 people, including 212 males and 180 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.84%, with male literacy at 89.67% and female literacy at 73.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Nechal

Nechal 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 Nechal

Public transport in the Nechal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aravali Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Nechal is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Nechal is about 89 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 Nechal

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

Health Facilities in Nechal

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

FAQs about Nechal