Gugwad - Jat, Sangli

Gugwad is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Gugwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gugwad is 568941. The village covers a total geographical area of 918 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Gugwad 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 Gugwad

According to the 2011 Census, Gugwad village had a total population of 3,821 people, including 1,975 males and 1,846 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 60.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gugwad

Gugwad 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 Gugwad

Public transport in the Gugwad 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 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Gugwad is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Gugwad is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gugwad

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

Health Facilities in Gugwad

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

FAQs about Gugwad