Barad - Phaltan, Satara

Barad is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Barad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barad is 563312. The village covers a total geographical area of 2041.73 hectares and falls under the 415523 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koregaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barad

According to the 2011 Census, Barad village had a total population of 4,387 people, including 2,229 males and 2,158 females, living in 900 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 70.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 766, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Barad

Barad 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 Barad

Barad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Barad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Barad is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barad

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

Health Facilities in Barad

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

FAQs about Barad