Saskal - Phaltan, Satara

Saskal is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Saskal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saskal is 563322. The village covers a total geographical area of 787.18 hectares and falls under the 415523 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Saskal 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 Saskal

According to the 2011 Census, Saskal village had a total population of 1,632 people, including 830 males and 802 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.59%, with male literacy at 88.27% and female literacy at 74.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Saskal

Saskal 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 Saskal

Saskal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Saskal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Saskal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saskal

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

Health Facilities in Saskal

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

FAQs about Saskal