Balewadi - Atpadi, Sangli

Balewadi is a village situated in the Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atpadi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Balewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balewadi is 568613. The village covers a total geographical area of 1198 hectares and falls under the 415306 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Balewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Balewadi village had a total population of 1,641 people, including 831 males and 810 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.96%, with male literacy at 67.40% and female literacy at 48.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Balewadi

Balewadi 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 Balewadi

Balewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhalgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Balewadi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Balewadi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balewadi

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

Health Facilities in Balewadi

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

FAQs about Balewadi