Gardi - Khanapur, Sangli

Gardi is a village situated in the Khanapur tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Vita and around 57 km from Sangli. Gardi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gardi is 568505. The village covers a total geographical area of 1385 hectares and falls under the 415311 pincode. Vita is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gardi 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 Gardi

According to the 2011 Census, Gardi village had a total population of 3,573 people, including 1,787 males and 1,786 females, living in 764 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.94%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 79.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5731,7871,786
Child Population (0–6 yrs)399200199
Scheduled Castes (SC)711338373
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472126
Literate Population2,6961,4331,263
Illiterate Population877354523

Nearby Villages of Gardi

Gardi 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)
GhanwadNorth-West2.88 km
BhambardeEast3.18 km
SalshingeNorth-East4.10 km
MadhalmuthiEast5.20 km
NagewadiNorth-West5.73 km
VasumbeEast6.01 km
NevariWest6.13 km
HingangadeNorth-West6.23 km
SangoleNorth-East6.39 km
BhendvadeNorth6.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gardi

Gardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takari, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vita to Gardi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Gardi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gardi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gardi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gardi 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Gardi

Where is Gardi located?

Gardi village is located in Khanapur Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Gardi?

Gardi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gardi?

The pincode of Gardi is 415311.

What is the population of Gardi?

Gardi had a total population of 3,573, including 1,787 males and 1,786 females.

How many households are there in Gardi?

Gardi had 764 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gardi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gardi was 84.94%. Male literacy was 90.30% and female literacy was 79.58%.