Velang - Wai, Satara

Velang 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Velang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velang is 563063. The village covers a total geographical area of 675 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Velang 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 Velang

According to the 2011 Census, Velang village had a total population of 1,011 people, including 476 males and 535 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 73.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Velang

Velang 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 Velang

Velang 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 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Velang is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Velang is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velang

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

Health Facilities in Velang

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

FAQs about Velang