Dafalapur - Jat, Sangli

Dafalapur is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Dafalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dafalapur is 568836. The village covers a total geographical area of 4543 hectares and falls under the 416402 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Dafalapur 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 Dafalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dafalapur village had a total population of 7,591 people, including 3,878 males and 3,713 females, living in 1,586 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 72.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Dafalapur

Dafalapur 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 Dafalapur

Public transport in the Dafalapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Dafalapur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Dafalapur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dafalapur

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

Health Facilities in Dafalapur

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

FAQs about Dafalapur