Kikali - Wai, Satara

Kikali is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Kikali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kikali is 563153. The village covers a total geographical area of 693 hectares and falls under the 415530 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kikali 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 Kikali

According to the 2011 Census, Kikali village had a total population of 2,559 people, including 1,303 males and 1,256 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.67%, with male literacy at 90.64% and female literacy at 80.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kikali

Kikali 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 Kikali

Kikali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palsi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Kikali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Kikali is about 35 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 Kikali

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

Health Facilities in Kikali

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

FAQs about Kikali