Sakhari - Patan, Satara

Sakhari is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sakhari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakhari is 564251. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.15 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Sakhari 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 Sakhari

According to the 2011 Census, Sakhari village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 616 males and 621 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakhari

Sakhari 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 Sakhari

Sakhari 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 Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Sakhari is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sakhari is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakhari

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

Health Facilities in Sakhari

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

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