Parkhandi

Parkhandi is a village located in Wai tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Wai (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Parakhandi is the gram panchayat of Parkhandi village.

Parkhandi has its own place in the vibrant Satara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Parkhandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parkhandi is 563090. The village spans a total geographical area of 365 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 412803. Wai is nearest town to Parkhandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parkhandi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Parkhandi

Below is a concise population overview of Parkhandi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Parkhandi village:

• The total population of Parkhandi village is around 1,800, including approximately 876 males and 924 females, with a sex ratio of 1054 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 166 children aged 0–6 years in Parkhandi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Parkhandi village has 145 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Parkhandi village is about 77.89%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 72.62%.
• There are around 397 households in Parkhandi village.

Connectivity of Parkhandi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parkhandi. As per the 2011 stats, Parkhandi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Parkhandi

Knowing the nearby villages of Parkhandi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parkhandi.

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