Gugwad

Gugwad is a village located in Jat tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Jat (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Gugwad village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Gugwad unique in its vibrant Jat-Sangli region. You’ll see Gugwad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gugwad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gugwad is 568941. The village spans a total geographical area of 918 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416404. Bijapur (karnataka) is nearest town to Gugwad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gugwad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gugwad

According to the 2011 Census, Gugwad has a total population of about 3,821, with approximately 1,975 males and 1,846 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 564 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 517 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.12%, with male literacy at about 66.28% and female literacy near 51.46%. There are around 709 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gugwad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gugwad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gugwad. As per the 2011 stats, Gugwad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gugwad

Knowing the nearby villages of Gugwad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gugwad.

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