Balakavadi - Wai, Satara

Balakavadi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Balkawadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balakavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balakavadi is 563100. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.72 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Balakavadi 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 Balakavadi

As per Census 2011, Balakavadi village has a total population of 296 people, consisting of 125 males and 171 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,368 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 199 literate and 97 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balakavadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balakavadi

Balakavadi 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 Balakavadi

Balakavadi 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 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Balakavadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Balakavadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balakavadi

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

Health Facilities in Balakavadi

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

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