Vhaspeth - Jat, Sangli

Vhaspeth is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Vhaspeth village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vhaspeth is 568874. The village covers a total geographical area of 3271 hectares and falls under the 416413 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 114 km away.

Vhaspeth 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 Vhaspeth

According to the 2011 Census, Vhaspeth village had a total population of 1,938 people, including 983 males and 955 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 80.05% and female literacy at 60.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 557, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Vhaspeth

Vhaspeth 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 Vhaspeth

Vhaspeth 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 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Vhaspeth is about 114 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Vhaspeth is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vhaspeth

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

Health Facilities in Vhaspeth

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

FAQs about Vhaspeth