Vajrawad - Jat, Sangli

Vajrawad is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vajrawad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajrawad is 568940. The village covers a total geographical area of 1074.3 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Vajrawad 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 Vajrawad

According to the 2011 Census, Vajrawad village had a total population of 2,351 people, including 1,204 males and 1,147 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.64%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 63.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Vajrawad

Vajrawad 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 Vajrawad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Vajrawad. The nearest railway station is Kavathe Mahankl, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Vajrawad is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Vajrawad is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vajrawad

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

Health Facilities in Vajrawad

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

FAQs about Vajrawad