Mahu, Jawali
Mahu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Mahu Location in Maharashtra, India Mahu Mahu (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°53′05″N 73°48′56″E / 17.8847181°N 73.8154394°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Satara |
| Tehsil | Jawali |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 926 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH |
Mahu is a village and gram panchayat located in the Jawali tehsil of Satara district, in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is governed by a locally elected gram panchayat and is part of the administrative framework of the Jawali Block and Satara Zilla Parishad.[1]
Geography
Mahu is located in the hilly terrain of the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) range, at coordinates 17°53′05″N 73°48′56″E / 17.8847181°N 73.8154394°E. The village lies near the Mahu-Hatageghar Dam, which provides irrigation and is being developed for eco-tourism and boating projects.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Mahu has a total population of 926 residents, consisting of 453 males and 473 females, with 224 households in the village. Scheduled Castes form a significant portion of the population, accounting for 467 individuals.[3]
Administration
Mahu is governed by a gram panchayat, which administers civic responsibilities and local development. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Jawali Block Panchayat and the Satara Zilla Parishad. As part of the Panchayati Raj system, local governance includes elected representatives from the village.[4]
Economy
The economy of Mahu is primarily agricultural. Farming is the main occupation, with crops such as rice, groundnut, and seasonal vegetables grown during the monsoon and winter seasons. Irrigation is supported by the nearby dam and smaller water bodies.[1]
Culture
The village celebrates major Hindu festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Holi, and Gudi Padwa. Religious and community events are held at local temples. Traditional folk music, bhajans, and jatras (village fairs) are part of the cultural fabric.
Infrastructure
Mahu is connected to nearby towns like Medha and Satara by rural roads. The village has a government primary school and an anganwadi centre. For higher education and healthcare services, residents travel to Jawali or Satara.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Mahu Village in Jawali (Satara) Maharashtra". Villageinfo.org. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "Boating Likely to Start in Mahu-Hatageghar Dam". Esakal (in Marathi). 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "Mahu Population - Satara, Maharashtra". Census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "Jawali Taluka Overview". Zilla Parishad Satara. Retrieved 2 May 2025.