Kargani - Atpadi, Sangli

Kargani is a village situated in the Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atpadi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kargani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kargani is 568614. The village covers a total geographical area of 3731 hectares and falls under the 415306 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kargani 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 Kargani

According to the 2011 Census, Kargani village had a total population of 8,112 people, including 4,033 males and 4,079 females, living in 1,578 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Kargani

Kargani 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 Kargani

Kargani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhalgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Kargani is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kargani is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kargani

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

Health Facilities in Kargani

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

FAQs about Kargani