Satose - Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg

Satose is a village situated in the Sawantwadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sawantwadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Satose village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Satose is 566918. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 416514 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Satose 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 Satose

As per Census 2011, Satose village has a total population of 1,187 people, consisting of 594 males and 593 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 953 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,187594593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075354
Scheduled Castes (SC)412120
Literate Population953519434
Illiterate Population23475159

Nearby Villages of Satose

Satose 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SatardaWest2.16 km
KasNorth-East3.77 km
MadureNorth3.92 km
KavthaniWest4.86 km
ArosNorth-West5.22 km
Sateli Tarf SatardaWest5.30 km
PadlosNorth-West5.72 km
SherleNorth6.16 km
GalelNorth-East6.72 km
KinaleWest7.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Satose

Satose is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pernem, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Satose is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Satose is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Satose

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Satose

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Satose

Where is Satose located?

Satose village is located in Sawantwadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Satose?

Satose is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Satose?

The pincode of Satose is 416514.

What is the population of Satose?

Satose has a total population of 1,187, including 594 males and 593 females.

How many households are there in Satose?

There are 282 households in Satose.

What is the literacy rate in Satose?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Satose is 80.29%. Male literacy is 87.37% and female literacy is 73.19%.