Muchandi - Jat, Sangli

Muchandi 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 90 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Muchandi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muchandi is 568936. The village covers a total geographical area of 4524 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Muchandi 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 Muchandi

According to the 2011 Census, Muchandi village had a total population of 4,295 people, including 2,162 males and 2,133 females, living in 861 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 79.68% and female literacy at 60.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Muchandi

Muchandi 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 Muchandi

Muchandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jath Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Muchandi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Muchandi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muchandi

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

Health Facilities in Muchandi

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

FAQs about Muchandi