Akoshi - Wai, Satara

Akoshi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Akoshi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akoshi is 563109. The village covers a total geographical area of 429 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Akoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Akoshi village had a total population of 710 people, including 281 males and 429 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,527 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.69%, with male literacy at 96.90% and female literacy at 71.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Akoshi

Akoshi 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 Akoshi

Akoshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Akoshi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Akoshi is about 58 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 Akoshi

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

Health Facilities in Akoshi

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

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