Nivakane - Patan, Satara

Nivakane 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 89 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Nivakane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivakane is 564233. The village covers a total geographical area of 3047.47 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Nivakane 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 Nivakane

According to the 2011 Census, Nivakane village had a total population of 379 people, including 185 males and 194 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.86%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Nivakane

Nivakane 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 Nivakane

Public transport in the Nivakane is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Satara, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Nivakane is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Nivakane 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 Nivakane

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

Health Facilities in Nivakane

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

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