Menavali - Wai, Satara

Menavali is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Menavali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menavali is 563071. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.43 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Menavali 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 Menavali

According to the 2011 Census, Menavali village had a total population of 2,231 people, including 1,103 males and 1,128 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.85%, with male literacy at 90.93% and female literacy at 80.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Menavali

Menavali 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 Menavali

Menavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Menavali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Menavali 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 Menavali

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

Health Facilities in Menavali

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

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