Walsang - Jat, Sangli

Walsang is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Walasang serves as the Village Panchayat for Walsang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walsang is 568879. The village covers a total geographical area of 2273 hectares and falls under the 416404 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Walsang 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 Walsang

According to the 2011 Census, Walsang village had a total population of 2,941 people, including 1,458 males and 1,483 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Walsang

Walsang 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 Walsang

Walsang 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 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Walsang is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Walsang 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 Walsang

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

Health Facilities in Walsang

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

FAQs about Walsang