Jor - Wai, Satara

Jor is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Jor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jor is 563096. The village covers a total geographical area of 2448 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jor 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 Jor

According to the 2011 Census, Jor village had a total population of 748 people, including 376 males and 372 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.51%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 63.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 506.

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

Nearby Villages of Jor

Jor 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 Jor

Public transport in the Jor is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Jor is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Jor 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 Jor

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

Health Facilities in Jor

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

FAQs about Jor