Dudhebhavi - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Dudhebhavi is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Dudhebhavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudhebhavi is 568767. The village covers a total geographical area of 1592 hectares and falls under the 416403 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Dudhebhavi 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 Dudhebhavi

As per Census 2011, Dudhebhavi village has a total population of 1,871 people, consisting of 975 males and 896 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,102 literate and 769 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dudhebhavi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,871975896
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237135102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1849589
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367
Literate Population1,102666436
Illiterate Population769309460

Nearby Villages of Dudhebhavi

Dudhebhavi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DholewadiNorth-East2.31 km
ChorochiSouth-East3.17 km
GhorpadiNorth-West3.95 km
KadamwadiSouth-West4.32 km
NimajWest4.60 km
BevanurNorth-East4.81 km
KalubaluwadiNorth-West5.54 km
ChudekhindiSouth5.68 km
JambhulwadiSouth-East5.89 km
DhalgaonSouth-West6.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dudhebhavi

Dudhebhavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulvanchi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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

Banking and Postal Services in Dudhebhavi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dudhebhavi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dudhebhavi

Where is Dudhebhavi located?

Dudhebhavi village is located in Kavathemahankal Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dudhebhavi?

Dudhebhavi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dudhebhavi?

The pincode of Dudhebhavi is 416403.

What is the population of Dudhebhavi?

Dudhebhavi has a total population of 1,871, including 975 males and 896 females.

How many households are there in Dudhebhavi?

There are 348 households in Dudhebhavi.

What is the literacy rate in Dudhebhavi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dudhebhavi is 58.90%. Male literacy is 68.31% and female literacy is 48.66%.