Darewadi - Wai, Satara
Darewadi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Darewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darewadi is 563125. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.01 hectares and falls under the 412804 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Darewadi 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 Darewadi
According to the 2011 Census, Darewadi village had a total population of 690 people, including 308 males and 382 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,240 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.16%, with male literacy at 93.91% and female literacy at 83.53%. 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.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 690 | 308 | 382 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 29 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 551 | 262 | 289 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 46 | 93 |
Nearby Villages of Darewadi
Darewadi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Darewadi
Darewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Darewadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Darewadi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darewadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darewadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Darewadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darewadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darewadi
Where is Darewadi located?
Darewadi village is located in Wai Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darewadi?
Darewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Darewadi?
The pincode of Darewadi is 412804.
What is the population of Darewadi?
Darewadi had a total population of 690, including 308 males and 382 females.
How many households are there in Darewadi?
Darewadi had 172 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darewadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darewadi was 88.16%. Male literacy was 93.91% and female literacy was 83.53%.