Sonavade - Patan, Satara

Sonavade is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sonavade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonavade is 564370. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 415211 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sonavade 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 Sonavade

According to the 2011 Census, Sonavade village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 966 males and 986 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.77%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 80.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonavade

Sonavade 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 Sonavade

Sonavade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Sonavade is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sonavade is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonavade

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

Health Facilities in Sonavade

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

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