Gherakelanja - Wai, Satara

Gherakelanja is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Vadoli serves as the Village Panchayat for Gherakelanja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gherakelanja is 563040. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gherakelanja 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 Gherakelanja

According to the 2011 Census, Gherakelanja village had a total population of 330 people, including 165 males and 165 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.22%, with male literacy at 92.20% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Gherakelanja

Gherakelanja 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 Gherakelanja

Gherakelanja 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 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Gherakelanja is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gherakelanja is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gherakelanja

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

Health Facilities in Gherakelanja

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

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