Shinganwadi - Patan, Satara

Shinganwadi 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 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Shinganwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shinganwadi is 564299. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 415520 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Shinganwadi 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 Shinganwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Shinganwadi village had a total population of 628 people, including 310 males and 318 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 92.03% and female literacy at 67.56%.

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

Nearby Villages of Shinganwadi

Shinganwadi 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 Shinganwadi

Shinganwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Shinganwadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Shinganwadi is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shinganwadi

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

Health Facilities in Shinganwadi

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

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