Thomase - Patan, Satara

Thomase is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Thomase village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thomase is 564300. The village covers a total geographical area of 751.34 hectares and falls under the 415109 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Thomase 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 Thomase

As per Census 2011, Thomase village has a total population of 1,495 people, consisting of 744 males and 751 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 983 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,495744751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578473
Scheduled Castes (SC)238116122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population983563420
Illiterate Population512181331

Nearby Villages of Thomase

Thomase 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarugdewadiSouth-West2.00 km
ShinganwadiNorth-East2.11 km
MalharpethSouth-East2.12 km
DervanNorth2.21 km
BodakewadiEast2.48 km
NadoliWest2.58 km
YeradwadiSouth2.82 km
AbdarwadiSouth-East3.11 km
NaralwadiSouth-West3.22 km
DigewadiWest3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thomase

Thomase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Masur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Thomase is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Thomase is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thomase

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thomase

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Thomase

Where is Thomase located?

Thomase village is located in Patan Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thomase?

Thomase is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thomase?

The pincode of Thomase is 415109.

What is the population of Thomase?

Thomase has a total population of 1,495, including 744 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Thomase?

There are 326 households in Thomase.

What is the literacy rate in Thomase?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thomase is 65.75%. Male literacy is 75.67% and female literacy is 55.93%.