Ruvale - Patan, Satara

Ruvale is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ruvale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruvale is 564396. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.77 hectares and falls under the 415103 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Ruvale 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 Ruvale

According to the 2011 Census, Ruvale village had a total population of 1,308 people, including 628 males and 680 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 60.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruvale

Ruvale 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 Ruvale

Ruvale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Ruvale is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ruvale is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ruvale

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

Health Facilities in Ruvale

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

FAQs about Ruvale