Sastewadi - Phaltan, Satara

Sastewadi is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sastewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sastewadi is 563274. The village covers a total geographical area of 1141 hectares and falls under the 415523 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sastewadi 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 Sastewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Sastewadi village had a total population of 4,012 people, including 2,100 males and 1,912 females, living in 843 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 70.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 761, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Sastewadi

Sastewadi 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 Sastewadi

Sastewadi 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 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Sastewadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sastewadi 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 Sastewadi

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

Health Facilities in Sastewadi

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

FAQs about Sastewadi