Apshinge - Kadegaon, Sangli

Apshinge is a village situated in the Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadegaon and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Apshinge village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Apshinge is 568489. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 415304 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Apshinge village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Apshinge

According to the 2011 Census, Apshinge village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 638 males and 637 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.47%, with male literacy at 93.30% and female literacy at 77.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Apshinge

Apshinge 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 Apshinge

Public transport in the Apshinge is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Apshinge is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Apshinge is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Apshinge

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

Health Facilities in Apshinge

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

FAQs about Apshinge