Vihe - Patan, Satara

Vihe 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 54 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vihe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihe is 564304. The village covers a total geographical area of 793 hectares and falls under the 415114 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Vihe 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 Vihe

As per Census 2011, Vihe village has a total population of 3,327 people, consisting of 1,632 males and 1,695 females. The village has 719 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,651 literate and 676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3271,6321,695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303143160
Scheduled Castes (SC)397191206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321418
Literate Population2,6511,3881,263
Illiterate Population676244432

Nearby Villages of Vihe

Vihe 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)
ShedgewadiNorth-East1.49 km
NavadiWest1.57 km
BholewadiNorth-East2.15 km
SajurSouth2.38 km
NisareNorth-West2.52 km
MhopreEast2.67 km
VetalwadiWest2.74 km
GirewadiNorth-West2.83 km
BeldareNorth-East3.12 km
GarawadeSouth-West3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vihe

Vihe 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 60.9 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 Vihe is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Vihe is about 54 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 Vihe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vihe

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vihe 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 Vihe

Where is Vihe located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vihe?

Vihe is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vihe?

The pincode of Vihe is 415114.

What is the population of Vihe?

Vihe has a total population of 3,327, including 1,632 males and 1,695 females.

How many households are there in Vihe?

There are 719 households in Vihe.

What is the literacy rate in Vihe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vihe is 79.68%. Male literacy is 85.05% and female literacy is 74.51%.