Baj - Jat, Sangli

Baj is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Baz serves as the Village Panchayat for Baj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baj is 568831. The village covers a total geographical area of 2655 hectares and falls under the 416402 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Baj 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 Baj

According to the 2011 Census, Baj village had a total population of 4,699 people, including 2,404 males and 2,295 females, living in 980 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.81%, with male literacy at 68.80% and female literacy at 54.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Baj

Baj 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 Baj

Baj 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 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Baj is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Baj is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baj

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

Health Facilities in Baj

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

FAQs about Baj