Wagholi - Kavathemahankal, Sangli

Wagholi is a village situated in the Kavathemahankal tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavathemahankal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Wagholi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wagholi is 568776. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.28 hectares and falls under the 416405 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Wagholi 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 Wagholi

According to the 2011 Census, Wagholi village had a total population of 698 people, including 364 males and 334 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 91.77% and female literacy at 70.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Wagholi

Wagholi 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 Wagholi

Wagholi 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 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Wagholi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Wagholi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wagholi

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

Health Facilities in Wagholi

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

FAQs about Wagholi