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

According to the 2011 Census, Vihe village had a total population of 3,327 people, including 1,632 males and 1,695 females, living in 719 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.67%, with male literacy at 93.22% and female literacy at 82.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Vihe