Kuchi - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Kuchi is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Kuchi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchi is 568782. The village covers a total geographical area of 2186 hectares and falls under the 416405 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Kuchi 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 Kuchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchi village had a total population of 5,019 people, including 2,575 males and 2,444 females, living in 1,117 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.49%, with male literacy at 88.02% and female literacy at 72.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 718, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchi

Kuchi 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 Kuchi

Kuchi 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 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Kuchi is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Kuchi is about 43 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 Kuchi

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

Health Facilities in Kuchi

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

FAQs about Kuchi