Dhalgaon - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Dhalgaon is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Agran Dhulagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalgaon is 568772. The village covers a total geographical area of 2980 hectares and falls under the 416403 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dhalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhalgaon village had a total population of 5,370 people, including 2,761 males and 2,609 females, living in 1,071 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.03%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 67.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 863, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhalgaon

Dhalgaon 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 Dhalgaon

Dhalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhalgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Dhalgaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Dhalgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhalgaon

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

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