Satarda - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Satarda is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Satarda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satarda is 566919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1324.1 hectares and falls under the 416514 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Satarda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawantwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Satarda

According to the 2011 Census, Satarda village had a total population of 2,737 people, including 1,372 males and 1,365 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.15%, with male literacy at 94.01% and female literacy at 82.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Satarda

Satarda 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 Satarda

Satarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Satarda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Satarda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satarda

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

Health Facilities in Satarda

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

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