Pirachiwadi - Wai, Satara

Pirachiwadi is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gundewadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Pirachiwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirachiwadi is 563069. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pirachiwadi 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 Pirachiwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pirachiwadi village had a total population of 562 people, including 253 males and 309 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.88%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 71.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirachiwadi

Pirachiwadi 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 Pirachiwadi

Pirachiwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Pirachiwadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Pirachiwadi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirachiwadi

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

Health Facilities in Pirachiwadi

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

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