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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Sakhari village has a total population of 1,237 people, consisting of 616 males and 621 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sakhari are given below:

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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