Tamkane - Patan, Satara

Tamkane 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 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Chiteghar serves as the Village Panchayat for Tamkane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamkane is 564254. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.3 hectares and falls under the 415206 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Tamkane 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 Tamkane

According to the 2011 Census, Tamkane village had a total population of 842 people, including 435 males and 407 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.12%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 50.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Tamkane

Tamkane 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 Tamkane

Public transport in the Tamkane is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Tamkane is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Tamkane 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 Tamkane

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

Health Facilities in Tamkane

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

FAQs about Tamkane