Utagi - Jat, Sangli

Utagi is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Utgi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Utagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Utagi is 568883. The village covers a total geographical area of 5622.99 hectares and falls under the 416413 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Utagi 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 Utagi

As per Census 2011, Utagi village has a total population of 5,781 people, consisting of 2,999 males and 2,782 females. The village has 1,167 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 716 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,660 literate and 2,121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Utagi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7812,9992,782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)716382334
Scheduled Castes (SC)473248225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1015249
Literate Population3,6602,0471,613
Illiterate Population2,1219521,169

Nearby Villages of Utagi

Utagi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nigadi BkNorth-East4.98 km
SonyalWest5.60 km
BelundagiSouth-East6.90 km
LavangiNorth7.29 km
AnkalagiSouth7.90 km
HalliEast7.99 km
KulalwadiSouth-West8.65 km
JadarbobaladNorth-West8.91 km
LakdewadiWest9.24 km
MaroliNorth-West10.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Utagi

Public transport in the Utagi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kyataneakeri Rd, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Utagi is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Utagi is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Utagi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Utagi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Utagi

Where is Utagi located?

Utagi village is located in Jat Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Utagi?

The Gram Panchayat of Utagi is Utgi.

What is the pincode of Utagi?

The pincode of Utagi is 416413.

What is the population of Utagi?

Utagi has a total population of 5,781, including 2,999 males and 2,782 females.

How many households are there in Utagi?

There are 1,167 households in Utagi.

What is the literacy rate in Utagi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Utagi is 63.31%. Male literacy is 68.26% and female literacy is 57.98%.