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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Wagholi village has a total population of 698 people, consisting of 364 males and 334 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population698364334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814833
Scheduled Castes (SC)532825
Literate Population503290213
Illiterate Population19574121

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GarjewadiSouth-West2.11 km
RaywadiEast2.27 km
ShelkewadiSouth3.62 km
TisangiNorth-West3.62 km
KundlapurSouth-West4.18 km
KerewadiEast4.68 km
GhatnandreNorth4.79 km
JakhapurSouth-West5.04 km
AgalgaonSouth-East6.66 km
LokarewadiSouth-West6.72 km

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.

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

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Wagholi

Where is Wagholi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Wagholi?

Wagholi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Wagholi?

The pincode of Wagholi is 416405.

What is the population of Wagholi?

Wagholi has a total population of 698, including 364 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Wagholi?

There are 145 households in Wagholi.

What is the literacy rate in Wagholi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wagholi is 72.06%. Male literacy is 79.67% and female literacy is 63.77%.