Nikamwadi - Wai, Satara

Nikamwadi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Nikamwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikamwadi is 563160. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 415530 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Nikamwadi 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 Nikamwadi

As per Census 2011, Nikamwadi village has a total population of 906 people, consisting of 468 males and 438 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 208 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nikamwadi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nikamwadi

Nikamwadi 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 Nikamwadi

Nikamwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Nikamwadi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Nikamwadi is about 28 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 Nikamwadi

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

Health Facilities in Nikamwadi

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

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