Ankale - Jat, Sangli

Ankale is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ankale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankale is 568830. The village covers a total geographical area of 1973 hectares and falls under the 416402 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 79 km away.

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

Population of Ankale

According to the 2011 Census, Ankale village had a total population of 3,103 people, including 1,536 males and 1,567 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.76%, with male literacy at 75.30% and female literacy at 60.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankale

Ankale 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 Ankale

Ankale is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Langarpeth, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Ankale is about 79 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Ankale is about 79 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 Ankale

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

Health Facilities in Ankale

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

FAQs about Ankale