Vetalwadi - Patan, Satara

Vetalwadi is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vetalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vetalwadi is 564312. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.55 hectares and falls under the 415207 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Vetalwadi 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 Vetalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Vetalwadi village had a total population of 1,423 people, including 746 males and 677 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.47%, with male literacy at 92.50% and female literacy at 77.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Vetalwadi

Vetalwadi 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 Vetalwadi

Vetalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirravde, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Vetalwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vetalwadi 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 Vetalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Vetalwadi

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

FAQs about Vetalwadi