Ankali - Miraj, Sangli

Ankali is a village situated in the Miraj tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Miraj and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Ankali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankali is 568704. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.81 hectares and falls under the 416415 pincode. Sangli Miraj Kupwad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ankali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Miraj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ankali

According to the 2011 Census, Ankali village had a total population of 5,255 people, including 2,729 males and 2,526 females, living in 1,129 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 67.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankali

Ankali 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 Ankali

Ankali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jayasingpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangli Miraj Kupwad to Ankali is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Ankali is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankali

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

Health Facilities in Ankali

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

FAQs about Ankali