Kerewadi - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Kerewadi is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kerewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerewadi is 568775. The village covers a total geographical area of 618.58 hectares and falls under the 416403 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kerewadi 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 Kerewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kerewadi village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 512 males and 522 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.49%, with male literacy at 80.13% and female literacy at 59.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerewadi

Kerewadi 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 Kerewadi

Kerewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Langarpeth, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Kerewadi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kerewadi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerewadi

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

Health Facilities in Kerewadi

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

FAQs about Kerewadi