Farandwadi - Phaltan, Satara

Farandwadi is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Farandwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Farandwadi is 563277. The village covers a total geographical area of 792 hectares and falls under the 415523 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Farandwadi 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 Farandwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Farandwadi village had a total population of 2,243 people, including 1,156 males and 1,087 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.89%, with male literacy at 92.18% and female literacy at 79.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Farandwadi

Farandwadi 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 Farandwadi

Farandwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lonand, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Farandwadi is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Farandwadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Farandwadi

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

Health Facilities in Farandwadi

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

FAQs about Farandwadi