Malewadi - Atpadi, Sangli

Malewadi is a village situated in the Atpadi tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atpadi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Malewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malewadi is 568615. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 415306 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Malewadi 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 Malewadi

As per Census 2011, Malewadi village has a total population of 871 people, consisting of 430 males and 441 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 322 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population871430441
Child Population (0–6 yrs)986137
Literate Population549312237
Illiterate Population322118204

Nearby Villages of Malewadi

Malewadi 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)
PatrewadiSouth-East2.49 km
KalewadiSouth-West3.61 km
ShetphaleEast3.70 km
KarganiWest4.00 km
TadawaleNorth5.65 km
TalewadiSouth-West6.02 km
KaradwadiSouth6.27 km
LengrewadiNorth-East7.05 km
BanpuriNorth-West7.20 km
KolaSouth-East7.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Malewadi

Malewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gulvanchi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Malewadi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Malewadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Malewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Malewadi

Where is Malewadi located?

Malewadi village is located in Atpadi Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Malewadi?

Malewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Malewadi?

The pincode of Malewadi is 415306.

What is the population of Malewadi?

Malewadi has a total population of 871, including 430 males and 441 females.

How many households are there in Malewadi?

There are 192 households in Malewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Malewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Malewadi is 63.03%. Male literacy is 72.56% and female literacy is 53.74%.