Dhavadi - Wai, Satara

Dhavadi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Dhavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhavadi is 563068. The village covers a total geographical area of 842 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhavadi 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 Dhavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhavadi village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 567 males and 593 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.23%, with male literacy at 93.29% and female literacy at 81.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhavadi

Dhavadi 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 Dhavadi

Dhavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Dhavadi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Dhavadi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhavadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhavadi

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

FAQs about Dhavadi